7320--Blast Chiller
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing a Blast Chiller Refrigerator System. This market research aims to gather information for future acquisition decisions. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Blast Chiller Refrigerator System with a remote condensing unit, specified as "Brand Name or Equal" to an Alto-Shaam Model No. QC3-100R. Key specifications include a 20 full-size sheet pan capacity, stainless steel exterior and interior, insulated cabinet, roll-in rack (no ramp needed), automatic defrost, touch screen control panel, and at least three detachable product temperature probes. The system requires specific electrical configurations (Chiller: 115/208-230V, 1ph, 60Hz; Condensing Unit: 208-230/3/60V) and refrigerants (R448A for chiller, R404A/507 for condensing unit). A minimum 1-year warranty is required. Delivery is expected no later than September 15, 2026, to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet these specialized requirements. Submissions should include:
- Organization name, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, address, socioeconomic category, point of contact email, website, and telephone number.
- Detailed capability statement highlighting expertise.
- Copies of agreements with manufacturers, if applicable.
- For Small Businesses, estimated percentages of services/supplies performed as prime and subcontracted.
- Identification of manufacturer and their socio-economic category (if not the manufacturer).
- Completed FAR Provision 52.225-2(b) certificate for country of origin.
- Indication of eligibility for ordering against existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Estimated shipping and delivery lead times.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing, 500 employees size standard)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine acquisition strategy)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time
- Published: April 6, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and determine the industry's capability, including potential small business participation. This acquisition may be subject to the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33).
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Announcement only; no solicitation is currently available. All information is preliminary and subject to modification. The Government will not pay for information submitted and reserves the right to cancel the requirement.