Blast Chiller
ID: 36C24825Q0617Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/05efcfee11664d84aaa424daaa94e53f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the acquisition of Blast Chiller units to enhance nutrition and food services within the Caribbean VA Healthcare System. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and aims to provide robust and compliant equipment that meets established performance standards. The solicitation is scheduled for advertisement by April 16, 2024, with responses due by April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, and all inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa at edwin.correa1@va.gov. Interested vendors must ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for the award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edwin R. Correa
    (407) 646-4145
    edwin.correa1@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0617_1.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a presolicitation notice for the acquisition of Blast Chiller units to support the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The solicitation is scheduled for advertisement as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) by April 16, 2024, with a firm-fixed-price contract to follow. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333415, covering manufacturing for air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. Interested vendors must ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for the award. Responses to the solicitation must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Edwin R. Correa by April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should also be directed to Correa by the same deadline. The presolicitation highlights the VA's commitment to engaging small businesses in fulfilling its operational needs while leveraging federal guidelines through the acquisition process.
    S02 36C24825Q0617 Blast Chillers 9 April 2025.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the acquisition of Blast Chillers and associated mobile racks, aimed at enhancing nutrition and food services within the Caribbean VA Healthcare System. The key requirements include the delivery of robust, compliant equipment that meets specific performance standards within a set period. The RFP emphasizes that vendor proposals must adhere strictly to the outlined specifications, including technical capabilities and past performance records. Notably, the contract is set aside for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. Key details include a focus on electronic invoicing for payment processing, precise delivery instructions, and stringent criteria for subcontracting limitations. The summary of evaluation criteria for proposals includes price, technical capability, and past performance, with awards going to the most advantageous offer. This document serves to ensure that VA procurement processes promote efficiency, compliance, and the support of small businesses while fulfilling service obligations to veterans.
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