6640--Lab Refrigerator and Freezer - FARGO VA
ID: 36C26325Q0316Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0fed91f08205454282ae3f4ca596d464/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 23, is seeking proposals from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for the procurement of medical-grade laboratory refrigerators and freezers for the Fargo VA Healthcare System. The solicitation includes specific requirements for an undercounter freezer and a solid door laboratory refrigerator, emphasizing technical characteristics such as microprocessor temperature controls and alarm systems to ensure the safe handling of sensitive medical materials. This acquisition underscores the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare services within the Veterans Affairs system while promoting participation from veteran-owned businesses. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Savannah Weberg by January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and are encouraged to direct any questions by January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.

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    Savannah WebergContract Specialist
    320-252-1670 x4701
    savannah.weberg@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0316_1.docx
    The Fargo VA Health Care System is soliciting quotes for laboratory refrigerators and freezers through a combined synopsis/solicitation notice issued under the solicitation number 36C26325Q0316. This request for quotes (RFQ) is directed exclusively to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Bids must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Savannah Weberg by the deadline of January 20, 2025, at 10:00 am CST. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with Small Business Administration Veteran Certification standards. The anticipated contract will result in one firm fixed price award, expected to cover a performance period from March 15, 2025, to May 15, 2025. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 333415, which encompasses manufacturing of laboratory equipment. Technical inquiries are to be submitted by January 17, 2025. The notice emphasizes that quotes must be comprehensive and received by the Contracting Officer before the closing deadline. This solicitation is indicative of the VA's commitment to engaging veteran-owned businesses while addressing the needs of its health care facilities.
    36C26325Q0316 0001_1.docx
    The document outlines Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C26325Q0316, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of lab refrigerators and freezers. The amendment extends the deadline for offers and modifies the timeline for submitting questions regarding the solicitation. The contracting office is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, with the point of contact specified as Contract Specialist Savannah Weberg. The response to the solicitation is due on January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. This solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with the corresponding Product Service Code (PSC) being 6640 and NAICS Code 333415 identifying the relevant manufacturing sector. The amendment references an attached document detailing the specific changes. Overall, this amendment facilitates the procurement process while ensuring compliance with federal purchasing requirements.
    S02 36C26325Q0316.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of medical-grade refrigeration equipment for the Fargo VA Healthcare System, specifically detailing the need for an undercounter freezer and a solid door laboratory refrigerator. The items specified include technical characteristics required to meet operational standards, such as microprocessor temperature controls, alarm systems, and energy efficiency, underscoring their critical role in handling sensitive medical materials. The acquisition prioritizes small businesses, with a significant emphasis on participation by service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses as per government regulations. The procurement process involves stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing timely delivery, installation protocols, and electronic invoicing procedures. The document also incorporates references to several FAR clauses governing contract execution. This RFP demonstrates the government's ongoing commitment to ensuring quality supplies to enhance healthcare services, specifically tailored to meet the critical operational needs of the Veterans Affairs system. The structured format includes sections for pricing, delivery schedules, and compliance requirements, ensuring clear communication of expectations with potential vendors.
    S06 36C26325Q0316 0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network 23 Contracting Office, regarding contract number 36C26325Q0316. The primary purpose of the amendment is to extend deadlines pertinent to the procurement process. The deadline for submitting questions has been changed to January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and the due date for offers has been extended to January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Offerors are instructed to email their questions and submissions to the designated contact, Savannah Weber, before the specified deadlines. This document emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt of the amendment to ensure compliance with the updated timeline. Overall, it demonstrates the government's commitment to maintaining a transparent and orderly procurement process while facilitating greater opportunity for bidders to engage.
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