Vaccine Refrigerator

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is soliciting quotes for the purchase of seven TempArmour Brand Name or Equal Vaccine Refrigerators (Model # BFRV84) to be delivered to the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The solicitation (36C26026Q0265) requires units capable of maintaining 2-8 degrees Celsius for up to six days during power outages with storage capacity for 220 boxes of 10-0.5ml vials or 70 boxes of 10 single dose syringes, and must meet pharmaceutical grade criteria and comply with CDC and VFC vaccine program standards. Key requirements include chest-style open-top design with lock, corrosion-resistant exterior, certified calibrated temperature data logger, at least two years warranty with five-year compressor warranty, and operation on standard 110/115V power without backup systems. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 12, with evaluation based on price only. The response deadline is February 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Nicholas Heintz at nicholas.heintz@va.gov, and award is anticipated within 60 days of receipt of offers.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the notice, the contract value will be determined by the submitted quotes for the seven units. Delivery of all refrigerators is required to the Puget Sound VAMC Warehouse in Seattle within 60 days of award. The units must meet specific dimensional requirements of 38"x28"x35" and feature comprehensive organization systems including five baskets and storage dividers, low power consumption, and no requirement for scheduled maintenance or remote monitoring systems. Payment will be made upon inspection and acceptance of the equipment, with invoices submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72.