4110--Brand Name or Equal Ice Makers & Medical Grade Refrigerator/Freezers
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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), specifically the Harry S Truman VAMC, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Brand Name or Equal Ice Makers & Medical Grade Refrigerator/Freezers. This includes delivery, labor, and on-site installation. The VA prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Follett "Brand Name or Equal" products, including:
- Nugget Ice Machine (1)
- Laboratory Freezers (2)
- Biological Upright Refrigerator/Freezers (1)
- Biological Upright Refrigerators (1)
- Under-Counter/Freezer/Refrigerator units (6)
- Lab Refrigerators (2)
Vendors must provide delivery, labor, and on-site installation. An Authorized Distributor Letter from the manufacturer is required if the responding company is not the manufacturer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a request for proposals or quotes)
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Refrigeration Equipment) with a 1250 Employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Published: June 22, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The VA applies the VA Veterans First Contracting Program, which mandates priority for SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, following the "VA Rule of Two." SDVOSB/VOSB vendors must be registered in the SBA VetCert database. Respondents should indicate their business type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, Small Business, Large Business) and whether they hold a GSA Federal-Supply-Schedule or IDIQ contract covering this type of request.
Submission Requirements
Responses must be in writing and emailed to Danzel.Streets@va.gov. Required information includes:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email
- UEI number and CAGE Code
- Type of small business
- A capability statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the described work.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Phone calls will not be accepted.