4110--333415 | New Air Curtain Refrigerators | Pittsburgh VA Medical Center | SDVOSB Set-aside
SOL #: 36C24426Q0288Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, United States
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh
NAICS
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
PSC
Refrigeration Equipment (4110)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 27, 2026, 8:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 4, is soliciting Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of two (2) new air curtain refrigerators for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This requirement supports the Nutrition and Food Services department following a kitchen renovation. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks new air curtain refrigerators, specified as "brand name or equivalent" to the Victory Refrigeration Model No. ACRS-1D-S1-G-HC. Key salient characteristics include:
- Dimensions: 28–32” wide, 36–40” deep, 76–80” high.
- Features: One door capable of 270-degree opening with locking mechanism, air curtain, minimum 15 shelves (18” x 26” each), four heavy-duty casters (two with brakes).
- Capacity: 12-20 cubic feet.
- Electrical: 115v/60/1-ph, 6–8’ cord, not exceeding 15 amps.
- Lighting & Display: LED interior lighting and external LED temperature display.
- Temperature Range: Adjustable, 33° F to 41° F.
- Refrigerant: Standard R-290.
- Certifications: Must possess UL-Sanitation Certification.
- Warranty: Must be provided if available.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus, Building 1 – Loading dock, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. Packaging must be marked for the Ground Service Supervisor.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotes)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1250 Employees
- Product Service Code: 4110 (Refrigeration Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: Via email only to Eric.Christy@va.gov.
- Quote Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Questions Deadline: February 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, via email to Eric.Christy@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be assessed for completeness, compliance, technical acceptability, and then price.
- Quote Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from receipt.
- Instructions: Offerors must carefully review the "Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors" for specific submission requirements, including the breakdown into Administrative/Regulatory, Technical, and Price sections. Failure to follow instructions may lead to disqualification.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Eric Christy, Contract Specialist, Eric.Christy@va.gov
People
Points of Contact
Eric ChristyContract SpecialistPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 11, 2026