4110--Liquid Nitrogen Precision Freezer Controller System
SOL #: 36C26226Q0753Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
Gilbert, AZ, 85297, United States
Place of Performance
San Diego, California
NAICS
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
PSC
Refrigeration Equipment (4110)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 14, 2026, 5:00 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) San Diego Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for a Liquid Nitrogen Precision Freezer Controller System and fourteen (14) compatible racks. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial items, with the intent to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The opportunity is identified under solicitation number 36C26226Q0753. Quotes are due Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish and deliver the following to the VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161:
- CLIN 0001: One (1) IC Biomedical Liquid Nitrogen Freezer Model#LABS20KPRECISION or equal. Key salient characteristics include a user-friendly touchscreen, full audit trail, programmable logic controller (PLC), locking hinged lid, stainless-steel tabletop, ergonomic and segmented turntable, convenient LN2 level measurement, differential pressure sensors, internal LED lighting with automatic defog, user management system, fold-down step, all stainless-steel construction, warm gas bypass, battery backup, and the ability to store LN2 in liquid or vapor phase at -190°C with extended temperature hold and low LN2 consumption.
- CLIN 0002: Fourteen (14) IC Biomedical Racks for Freezer Model#BTI-CF-13-2-S-MC or equal. These must be compatible with CLIN 0001, designed for laboratory chest and liquid nitrogen freezers, vertical rack with spring clip locks, for standard 2" boxes, stainless steel construction, and reduced footprint.
- Shipping costs must be included in the total cost.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees). The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) is waived for this NAICS code.
- Questions Due: Thursday, May 7th, 2026, no later than 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Quotes Due: Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Published: April 30th, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must provide:
- A complete quote/pricing with estimated lead time.
- The brand name and model number of the offering. If offering an "equal to" product, provide documentation demonstrating it meets or exceeds all salient characteristics.
- An authorized letter or other documents signed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to verify authorized dealer/distributor/reseller status, in accordance with VAAR 852.212-71.
- A completed E.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE, if applicable.
- All offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, ensuring their registration is correct, current, and not expired.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Melissa Ramirez
- Email: Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov (Subject line must include "36C26226Q0753, Liquid Nitrogen Precision Freezer Controller System")
People
Points of Contact
Melissa RamirezContract SpecialistPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2026