4110--UPRIGHT MEDICAL GRADE REFRIGERATOR
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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 22, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C26226Q0239 for an Upright Medical Grade Refrigerator. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside acquisition. Offerors must provide clear and compelling evidence to meet all solicitation requirements. Quotes are due by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Purpose & Scope
This requirement is for a "Brand Name or Equal" upright medical grade refrigerator, specifically a Follett brand or equivalent. The refrigerator must be a full-size, double-door unit with medical-grade construction, designed for regulated healthcare/pharmacy use. Key characteristics include:
- Storage: Minimum 45 cu ft with double-door access.
- Dimensions: Exterior not exceeding 34" D x 60" W x 80" H.
- Shelving: At least 8 heavy-duty epoxy-coated shelves (min 23.38" W x 25.5" deep), accommodating up to 12 full-extension baskets.
- Temperature Control: 7" or larger LCD Touchscreen display with a programmable range of 3.3 to 10 C (38-50F) and a plenum air distribution system for consistent temperature (+/- 1 C).
- Monitoring: Advanced 7" or larger LCD touchscreen with data logging, graphing, USB export, and programmable high/low, low battery, power failure, and door-ajar alarms.
- Features: Stainless steel design, UL listed, 2 dual-pane glass double doors with cylinder locks, ADA compliant handles, torsion rod self-closing doors with 90-degree hold-open, and accommodation for Omnicell Flex lock plate & bracket.
- Electrical: 115 V/60/1, 12 full load amps, 20 amp dedicated circuit, NEMA 5-20P plug, 9' cord.
- Warranty: 2-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor parts (with an option for extended 1-year warranty).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14), open market.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4110 (Refrigeration Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 333415.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, 650 E Indian School Rd, Warehouse, Attn to: Pharmacy Department, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
- Submission Method: Electronically to Sam.choo@va.gov in PDF or Excel format, not exceeding 10MB.
- Eligibility Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, include their SAM UEI number, and provide SDVOSB/VOSB verification via https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on the lowest price quotation that meets all requirements and provides the necessary documents. Evaluation will primarily be based on price, with technical acceptability determined by a review of quotes and attachments, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sam Choo, Contract Specialist, Sam.choo@va.gov.