Refrigerators for VA Long Beach
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 RPO WEST (36C24W) office, is soliciting proposals for 20 Brand Name Only heavy-duty, commercial-grade refrigerators for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, CA. This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The procurement supports the activation of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System Project. Quotes are due by June 24, 2026, at 06:00 A.M. C.S.T.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase and delivery of specific brand-name refrigerators:
- 10x GE® ENERGY STAR® 21.9 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator (Model: GTE22JSNRSS), stainless steel, ADA compliant, 120V/60Hz, no dispenser.
- 10x Frigidaire 26 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator (Model: FRSN2610AF), stainless steel, 120V/60Hz, no dispenser, must be manufactured in the U.S.A. The refrigerators are designed for high-traffic, community, or clinical pantry use, requiring strict temperature controls for nutritional supplements, donated meals, or Veteran food pantry needs. Delivery Address: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 E. 7th Street, Warehouse - Building 149, Long Beach, CA 90822. Delivery is FOB Destination and anticipated by July 20, 2026. Assembly, Installation, and Training are NOT REQUIRED. Vendors must provide CAD drawings and specifications for site preparation, though AutoCAD or Revit drawings are not required. Products must be tagged with room number and JSN prior to delivery.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA database.
- Product Service Code: 4110 (Refrigeration Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: June 22, 2026, 06:00 A.M. C.S.T. Submit via email to sonja.fields@va.gov with the subject line: "36C24W26Q0191 – Refrigerators for VA Long Beach Questions."
- Quotes Due: June 24, 2026, 06:00 A.M. C.S.T. Submit via email to sonja.fields@va.gov with the subject line: "36C24W26Q0191 – Refrigerators for VA Long Beach Proposal."
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be evaluated on Technical Specifications, Compliance with mandatory standards, Past Performance, and Delivery & Warranty Terms. Trade-offs between price and non-price factors are prohibited.
Additional Notes
Expedited shipping is requested. Delivery must occur during normal business hours (0800 to 1630 PST, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal Holidays). The vendor is responsible for waste and excess material removal.