4110--Brand Name Pharmacy Refrigerators for Tennessee Valley VA Medical Center (Nashville Campus)
Overview
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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 Tennessee Valley VA Medical Center (Nashville Campus), is soliciting quotations for Brand Name Pharmacy Refrigerators. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The government is procuring these items under FAR Part 8. Offers are due by March 4, 2026, at 10:00 am CST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of Thermo Scientific TSX Series High-Performance Pharmacy Refrigerators. The requirement includes:
- Item 0001: 3 units of TSX2305PA (23 cu. ft., Glass Door, 115V 60Hz, 15A).
- Item 0002: 1 unit of TSX1205PA (11.5 cu. ft., Glass Door, 115V 60Hz, 15A).
Salient Characteristics for Single Door Refrigerators:
- Pharmacy-Grade rating for medication storage.
- Must fit through pharmacy entry doors (max 34" width, 83" height).
- External dimensions not to exceed 38" Deep, 57" Width, 79" Height.
- Internal dimensions at least 20" Deep, 19.8" Width, 52" Height.
- At least 4-5 pull-out basket shelves.
- Maintain 2-8 degrees Celsius (36-46 degrees Fahrenheit) 24/7.
- Audible alarm for out-of-temperature alerts.
- LCD screen for temperature logs/graphs.
- Energy efficient.
- Ideally a 1-2 year manufacturer's warranty.
Delivery for both items is required no later than March 23, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), implying a purchase order.
- Period of Performance (Base): March 11, 2026, to August 10, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Questions Due: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 am CST.
- Offer Due Date: March 4, 2026, at 10:00 am CST.
- Published Date: February 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic submission only to delaney.dickey@va.gov. Email size limit is 5 MB; multiple emails are allowed. Fax or postal mail will not be accepted.
- Technical Capability: Limited to a one (1) five-page document, single-sided, 12-point Times New Roman font, detailing the quoted items' capability.
- Pricing: Must include unit and line-item total prices, and a final project price tally.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical/Quality, Pricing, and Delivery Date. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government.
- Representations and Certifications: Must be completed electronically in SAM.
Additional Notes
This is a brand name requirement. Offerors must provide the exact brand name item or include salient characteristics of equivalent items. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).
Primary Contact: Delaney Dickey, Contracting Officer, delaney.dickey@va.gov, 615-867-6000 ext. 28150.