6640--EQUIPMENT - ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZER
ID: 36C24226Q0221Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ce0d51330b0944478cf5e29159f413ea/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential sources for the procurement of one Fisherbrand Isotemp Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer or an equivalent product for the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The ultra-low freezer must meet specific requirements, including a minimum capacity of 18 cu. ft., reliable temperature monitoring with battery backup, five inner compartments for storage, durable construction, a lockdown door, and the ability to maintain temperatures between -70 and -80 degrees Celsius. This equipment is vital for the preservation of patient specimens and laboratory materials, ensuring the integrity of diagnostic testing and patient care. Interested parties must submit their responses, including business size status and capabilities, by December 29, 2025, at 16:00 EST, to Jonatan Rondon at jonatan.rondon@va.gov.

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    Rondon, JonatanContracting Officer
    212-686-7500 ex. 16490
    jonatan.rondon@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The VA seeks potential sources for one Fisherbrand Isotemp Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer or an equivalent product for the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The freezer must have a minimum capacity of 18 cu. ft., consistently monitor temperature with battery backup, include five inner compartments, be made of durable materials, feature a lockdown door, not require a special power receptacle, and reliably maintain temperatures between -70 and -80 degrees C. This equipment is crucial for preserving patient specimens, laboratory reagents, and quality control materials. Responses are due by December 29, 2025, 16:00 EST, and should include business size status, manufacturer/distributor information, federal contract details, and capabilities to meet salient characteristics.
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