This government solicitation, Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449) Number 36C24626Q0235, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for the procurement of eight medical-grade pharmacy refrigerators (P/N REF5P-0L-00-00) for the Salem VA Medical Center. This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, Fixed-Price (FFP) Brand Name Only solicitation, with a NAICS code of 333415 and a size standard of 1250 employees. Quotes are due by January 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, and must be submitted via email to Kenneca Crump (Kenneca.Crump@va.gov). Offerors must include company letterhead, quote breakdown, lead time, authorized distributor documentation, a completed Buy American Certificate, and the completed VAAR 852.219-76 clause. The document outlines detailed contract terms and conditions, including clauses on inspection, payment, disputes, termination, and various prohibitions related to national security and foreign entities (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab products, and FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems). Payments will be made electronically, and invoices should be submitted upon receipt of order.

This Presolicitation Notice, under solicitation number 36C24626Q0235, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for Pharmacy Medication Refrigerators. The procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) set-aside, with a NAICS code of 333415 (Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code is 4110 (Refrigeration Equipment). Responses are due by January 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The place of performance is the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem VA, 24153, USA. Kenneca Crump is the Contract Specialist and point of contact.

The ‘‘Buy American Certificate’’ provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the domestic origin of their end products for government solicitations. Offerors must identify foreign end products, specifying their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content, unless they are COTS items. Additionally, domestic end products containing critical components must be listed. The provision defines key terms such as ‘‘commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,’’ ‘‘critical component,’’ ‘‘domestic end product,’’ ‘‘end product,’’ and ‘‘foreign end product.’’ The government evaluates offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 25, which outlines policies and procedures related to buying American. This ensures compliance with domestic preference laws in federal procurement processes.

This amendment to solicitation 36C24626Q0235 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, clarifies the manufacturer for Pharmacy Refrigerators. The brand name specified is Follett, with a manufacturer part number REF5P-0L-00-00. The solicitation is for eight units of refrigeration medical-grade equipment (NAICS 333415, PSC 4110). This document serves to update the original solicitation, ensuring offerors are aware of the specific brand requirement for the items to be delivered to the Salem VA Medical Center. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

VAAR 852.219-76 outlines the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, requiring offerors to certify compliance with subcontracting limitations under 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). For supplies or products, non-manufacturers must not pay over 50% of the government-paid amount to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms, excluding material costs. Non-manufacturers must supply domestic small business products unless waived, and meet specific criteria like employee limits, engagement in retail/wholesale trade, and taking ownership of items. Offerors must also certify they will supply small business manufacturer products or, for multiple items, ensure at least 50% of the contract value is from small business manufacturers. False certifications carry criminal and civil penalties. The VA can request documentation to verify compliance at any time, with non-compliance leading to remedial action. This certification is mandatory for offer consideration and must be submitted with the bid.