4110--Follett Lab Refrigerators Freezer Combo - RFQ
ID: 36C24425Q0616_0001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (4110)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e973a249091942d5b846407b970fd75e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of Follett brand refrigerators and freezer combos, specifically under solicitation number 36C24425Q0616. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and aims to fulfill the refrigeration needs at the Lebanon VA facility in Pennsylvania. The amendment to the solicitation extends the submission deadline to May 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, while clarifying product specifications and confirming that delivery will occur dock to dock without the need for installation services. Interested bidders can reach out to Gabriella Byrne at gabriella.byrne@va.gov or Benjamin Villasenor at benjamin.villasenor@va.gov for further inquiries.

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    Gabriella Byrne
    gabriella.byrne@va.gov
    Benjamin Villasenor
    benjamin.villasenor@va.gov
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    S06 - Amendment 36C24425Q0616 0001.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to solicitation 36C24425Q0616 regarding the procurement of Follett brand refrigerators and freezers for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary purpose of the amendment is to extend the submission deadline for offers to May 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT and to clarify several questions raised by bidders. The responses confirm specifications regarding model numbers for various items, replacing discontinued models with updated versions, and clarify that training and installation services are not required for the shipment; instead, delivery will occur dock to dock at the Lebanon VA warehouse. The amendment maintains all other terms and conditions from the original solicitation, emphasizing compliance and communication protocols for bidders. This extension provides potential contractors further time to submit offers while addressing specific inquiries about product specifications, ensuring a more precise bidding process.
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