6640--Brand Name or Equal Lab Refrigerators and Freezers FARGO VA
ID: 36C26325Q0318Type: Sources Sought
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/14edd47674ae405184bedc8dd21749bc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide medical-grade undercounter freezers and upright refrigerators for laboratory use at the Fargo VA Health Care System. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of supplying equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications of American BioTech products, which include essential features such as microprocessor temperature controllers and security measures for critical samples. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the integrity of laboratory operations, and interested parties must submit their company information, capability statements, and socio-economic classifications to Contract Specialist Savannah Weberg by 10:00 AM Central Time on January 10, 2025. This notice serves as a sources sought announcement for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for bids.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Savannah E WebergContract Specialist
    320-252-1670 x4701
    Savannah.Weberg@va.gov
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    The Fargo VA Health Care System is requesting information from potential contractors regarding the provision of medical-grade undercounter freezers and upright refrigerators for laboratory use. This sources sought notice is aimed at assessing qualified vendors and their socio-economic classifications in alignment with NAICS code 333415 for refrigeration equipment. The specifications require products that meet or exceed the characteristics of specified brands by American BioTech, which include operational features such as front breathing vents, microprocessor temperature controllers, digital displays, and various security features for critical samples. Interested contractors must submit their company details, capability statements, and classifications, with a particular emphasis on small business status, to the Contract Specialist by January 10, 2025. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for bids but rather a market research tool to guide future acquisitions. All responses will be treated confidentially, and expenses incurred in response to this notice are the sole responsibility of the responders. The selected vendor will deliver equipment to the Fargo Health Care System within 60 days after order receipt, with all shipping costs included in the product price.
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