7125--Antimicrobial Shelving Units

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Anti-Microbial Shelving Units for the Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. The acquisition is being procured using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Removal of all existing shelving units in walk-in freezers and refrigerators.

• Disposal of removed shelving per federal, state, local, and VA requirements.

• Provision and installation of new anti-microbial shelving units that meet specific characteristics.

• Major requirements include:

  • Removal of all packing materials from the VA facility.
  • Installed shelving must be fully operational.

• Specific shelving units required:

  • Twenty (20) Antimicrobial aluminum shelving units (24" W x 48" D x 73" H)
  • Twenty-One (21) Stainless steel shelving units (48" W x 24" D x 63" H)

• Shelving characteristics include louvered/embossed shelf design, donut bumpers, fall arresting bars, label holders, adjustable shelf heights and feet, two braking swivel casters per unit, factory-assembled prior to shipping (unless access prevents), and a minimum 10-year warranty against rust/corrosion.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: All deliverables to be delivered and installed within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15th, 2026, by 8:00 A.M. CST.

• Submission Method: E-mail only to Marcus Sidney (marcus.sidney@va.gov).

• Solicitation Questions Deadline: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, by 8:00 A.M. CST.

• Questions Submission Method: E-mail only to Marcus Sidney.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets or exceeds ALL requirements of the solicitation and the Statement of Work (SOW). Past Performance history will be considered for responsibility determination purposes only.

• This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer submission and award.

• The document includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications. Key clauses include those related to Buy American, limitations on subcontracting, and security prohibitions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Anti-Microbial Shelving Units for the Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The purpose is to replace existing end-of-life shelving units in walk-in freezers and refrigerators.

• Removal of all existing shelving units.

• Disposal of removed shelving per all federal, state, local, and VA requirements.

• Provision and installation of new anti-microbial shelving units meeting specific specifications.

• All packing materials must be removed from the VA facility.

• Installed shelving must be fully assembled, leveled, operational, and meet a minimum 10-year warranty against rust/corrosion.

• Specific quantities and dimensions required: Twenty (20) Antimicrobial aluminum shelving units (24" W x 48" D x 73" H) and Twenty-One (21) Stainless steel shelving units (48" W x 24" D x 63" H).

• Detailed specifications include louvered/embossed shelf design, donut bumpers, fall arresting bars, label holders, adjustable shelf heights and feet, and two braking swivel casters per unit.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4243.

• Offers are due by Friday, May 15th, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST via email to Marcus Sidney (marcus.sidney@va.gov).

• Questions are due by Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST via email to Marcus Sidney.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets or exceeds ALL requirements of the solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW).

• Evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance History.

• Past Performance will be considered for responsibility determination only.

• Offerors must sign the SF 1449 form and provide SAM.gov registration.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR and VAAR clauses by reference.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 13. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to establish a new supply agreement/contract to provide and install new antimicrobial shelving units for walk-in freezers and refrigerators at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC). This procurement follows simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 and Part 13.

• Provide and install new antimicrobial shelving units.

• Shelving units must conform to the standards and parameters detailed in the attached statement of work.

• The units will replace existing shelving units that are at the end of their service life.

• Not specified in this synopsis.

• Quotes are due electronically to Marcus.Sidney@va.gov.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: May 15, 2026, 8:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• All questions and concerns must be submitted via email to Marcus.Sidney@va.gov by May 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CST.

• Evaluation criteria are detailed in the attached "Evaluation Criteria Template - LPTA - Final."

• This solicitation is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSBC).

• NAICS Code: 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing).

• Product Service Code (PSC): 7125.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 (03/13/2026).

• Referenced attachments include: RFQ 36C25626Q0630 - Word Version, RFQ 36C25626Q0630 - PDF Version, and Evaluation Criteria Template - LPTA - Final.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Evaluation Criteria Template" for a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement. It outlines the factors that will be used to evaluate proposals.

• Basis of Award: LPTA, meaning award will be made to the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable proposals.
• Evaluation Factors:
  • Factor 1 - Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Pricing must be entered on the pricing schedule and totaled; failure to do so will result in a nonresponsive offer.
  • Factor 2 - Contractor's Past Performance History: Considered for responsibility determination only (satisfactory performance record required).
  • Factor 3 - Technical Capabilities: Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW), specifically the salient characteristics of the supplies. A technical capability statement is also required.
• Mandatory Submissions:
  • Completed and signed Form 1449.
  • Copy of active SAM.gov registration.

This template details the specific criteria and mandatory requirements for submitting a quote or proposal. Bidders must ensure their pricing is fair and reasonable, their past performance is satisfactory, and their technical capabilities meet or exceed the SOW specifications. Failure to submit the required documents (signed 1449, SAM.gov registration) or meet the technical requirements will render the offer nonresponsive.