Walk-In Refrigerator | VAMC Tulsa
ID: 36C24W25Q0172Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO WEST (36C24W)MCCLELLAN, CA, 95652, USA

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Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

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INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (N041)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide and install a walk-in refrigerator at the Tulsa Veterans Affairs Medical Center as part of the new inpatient hospital's lab requirements. The refrigerator must meet specific healthcare-grade standards, including features such as an insulated and heated floor, stainless-steel surfaces, and a dual cooling system for redundancy to ensure optimal performance and safety. This procurement is critical for the lab's operations, and interested parties must submit their responses, including detailed company information and past performance evidence, by May 30, 2025, to Robert M. Clark Jr. at robert.clark15@va.gov. This notice serves as a Sources Sought and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of a walk-in refrigerator to be installed at the Tulsa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This notice serves to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. The refrigerator will be crucial for a new inpatient hospital's lab, which requires specific features such as an insulated and heated floor, stainless-steel surfaces, and a dual cooling system for redundancy. Interested contractors must provide detailed company information, including socioeconomic status and past performance evidence. The work is intended to adhere to stringent healthcare-grade standards, OSHA safety requirements, and local regulations. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating access to the facility, managing logistics, and ensuring compliance with all relevant industry standards to minimize disruptions to hospital operations. Responses to the notice must be submitted by May 30, 2025, but are not considered binding offers for future contracts.
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