6640--691 - FREEZER RACKS AND BOXES

SOL #: 36C26226Q0440Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)

Gilbert, AZ, 85297, United States

Place of Performance

Los Angeles

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f1a1f99708724a739ac9ae8df66303be/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 9, 2026, 3:00 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) is soliciting quotations for Freezer Racks and Boxes for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, intending to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Quotations are due Monday, March 9, 2026, at 08:00 Pacific Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement includes:

55 each of 5” Cardboard Freezer Boxes with Drain Holes (Water and Ice Resistant Coating, 50/case).
550 each of Stainless Steel Freezer Racks for Chest Freezers or LN2 Tanks (for 15mL & 50mL Tube Boxes, 5 Box Capacity). All items must be "brand name or equal," and offerors must be authorized distributors by the manufacturer, providing full manufacturer warranties. Only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) goods are acceptable; gray market or remanufactured items are prohibited.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
Delivery: Within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) to 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073.
Set-Aside: Full and Open Procedures
NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
Questions Due: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 14:00 Pacific Time
Quotations Due: Monday, March 9, 2026, 08:00 Pacific Time (Local PT Time)
Published: March 3, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Electronically via email to jasmine.pressley-barnard@va.gov. The solicitation number 36C26226Q0440 must be referenced in the email subject line.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced quotation that meets all solicitation requirements and is both responsive and responsible. Acceptability of equipment will be established by designated evaluators.
Offer Requirements: Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, or ensure SAM.gov is updated. Offers must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.