4110--Brand Name & Equal - Outdoor Walk-In Freezer
ID: 36C24225Q0298Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (4110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58d40f8a27d14d08991dfa86073005c9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors for the procurement of a brand name and equal Outdoor Walk-In Freezer, as outlined in their Sources Sought Notice. The freezer must meet specific dimensions (maximum height of 8 feet, width of 5 feet, and length of 20 feet) and include features such as white wire shelving, a padlock, single door entry, and temperature requirements between 0 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, while also complying with NSF/ANSI standards. This equipment is essential for the operations at the Lyons VA Medical Center in New Jersey, and interested parties, particularly small businesses in the 8(a), Hub Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Veteran-Owned categories, are encouraged to submit their responses by February 7, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time. For inquiries, vendors can contact Contracting Officer Erskine Shoulars via email at Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov.

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    Erskine ShoularsContracting Officer
    Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0298.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a brand name and equal Outdoor Walk-In Freezer. This notice pertains to solicitation number 36C24225Q0298, with a response deadline of February 7, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, while the intended place of performance is the Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, NJ. The associated product service code is 4110, and the NAICS code is 333415. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached documentation to understand the specific requirements and to submit their response within the designated timeframe. The contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Erskine Shoulars, reachable via email. This notice reflects the VA's intent to gather market information to inform procurement decisions for this essential equipment, demonstrating the agency's adherence to regulatory procurement processes.
    Sources Sought - Outdoor Walk-In Freezer.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs seeks to gauge the interest and capabilities of small businesses, particularly in the 8(a), Hub Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Veteran-Owned categories, for the procurement of an Outdoor Walk-in Freezer. The equipment must meet specific dimensions, including a maximum height of 8 feet, width of 5 feet, and length of 20 feet, and feature essentials like white wire shelving, a padlock, single door entry, and specific temperature requirements between 0 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The freezer must also comply with NSF/ANSI standards and include an ECM evaporator & condenser fan motor. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation and does not obligate any commitments from the government, nor does it offer compensation for information submitted. Businesses interested in providing or distributing this equipment are encouraged to submit responses via email by February 7, 2025. The aim of this notice is to conduct market research and identify prospective vendors under the specified North American Industry Classification Code of 333415, which pertains to air conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturing.
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