Commercial 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 VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing a Commercial Blast Chiller for the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, DE. This is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a self-contained, commercial reach-in blast chiller unit with specific characteristics, including a stainless steel exterior, central drain, automatic core probe recognition, multi-point sensor temperature display with a minimum of 4 single sensor probes, and a HACCP Alarm Display. The unit must have a single door and dimensions of at least 33in width, 39in depth, and 71in height to fit existing space. It requires a minimum 3-year parts & labor warranty and a 5-year compressor warranty.
The scope includes the procurement of the new blast chiller, full installation, removal and disposal of the old unit, provision of all necessary accessory equipment for total functionality, and start-up training for the Wilmington NFS food production team. Delivery is required within 60 days of contract receipt.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- NAICS: 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: March 16, 2026
Eligibility / Submission
Respondents should provide their company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone, email, DUNS, CAGE Code, and business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, SB, Large Business). Firms must indicate if they are the manufacturer or a distributor, and provide information on product origin. Large businesses should identify designated distributors, and small businesses should state if they alter/assemble/modify products. Information on existing FSS/GSA/NAC contracts and general pricing for market research is encouraged. Responses should be emailed to McDaniel Brayboy III at mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research; no evaluation letters or solicitation will be issued. The VA will not pay for response costs. All questions must be directed to the Contract Specialist, McDaniel Brayboy III. VA Medical Center staff are not authorized to discuss this requirement.