4130--Lab Refrigerators & Freezers - Iowa City VA
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 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers for the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa City, IA. This is not a solicitation, but aims to gather information on potential contractors and their socio-economic classifications under NAICS code 333415. Responses are due by May 4th, 2026, at 10:00 am CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers, which must be Brand Name or Equal to Thermo Fisher Scientific products. The attached Salient Characteristics detail specific models, types (e.g., pharmacy refrigerators, plasma freezers, blood bank refrigerators, lab refrigerators, ultra-low freezers), and quantities, along with required accessories like shelves and rolling baskets. The intended delivery location is the Iowa City VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246, with an optional delivery date on or about July 16, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23
- Product Service Code: 4130 (Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components)
- NAICS: 333415 (Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment and Manufacturing)
- Response Due: May 4th, 2026, at 10:00 am CST
- Published: April 27th, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Interested firms must possess an FSS Contract to supply the required items. Responses should include:
- Organization name
- SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Address, email address, website, telephone number
- Socio-economic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, 8(a) Certified)
Submissions must be emailed to savannah.weberg@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award any contract. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all associated expenses.