7320--Blast Chiller Refrigerator System Minneapolis VA Health Care System

SOL #: 36C263263Q0534-0001Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States

Place of Performance

Minneapolis, MN

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

Kitchen Equipment And Appliances (7320)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 6, 2026
2
Action Date
May 13, 2026, 9:00 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

This is an amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C26326Q0534 for a Blast Chiller Refrigerator System at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The amendment adds new clauses and provisions, and extends the quote due date to May 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

Scope of Change

This amendment introduces significant updates to the original solicitation:

  • New Clauses/Provisions:
    • Provision 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) has been added.
    • Clause 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT (DEVIATION) has been added.
  • Clarification: The BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE is now specified to be located at section E.5 of the SF 1449, not E.4.

Contract & Timeline

  • Original Solicitation: 36C26326Q0534 (for Blast Chiller Refrigerator System)
  • Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
  • Place of Performance: Minneapolis, MN
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • New Quote Due Date: May 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time
  • Amendment Published: May 6, 2026

Submission Impact

Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The extended deadline provides additional time for preparing and submitting quotes.

People

Points of Contact

Robert BennettContract SpecialistPRIMARY
robert.bennett8@va.gov
319-339-7079

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Posted: May 6, 2026