4110 -- Pharmacy Refrigerators - RFQ
ID: 36C24425Q0225Type: Solicitation
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/8ab6b21823734f6e8104bb61bb6c9a07/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of two pharmaceutical-grade refrigerators to enhance medication storage capabilities at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The refrigerators must meet specific requirements, including compliance with VHA Directive, energy efficiency, and advanced temperature monitoring features, to ensure safe storage of medications and vaccines. This procurement is particularly significant as it aims to streamline medication dispensing and prevent errors, thereby supporting public health initiatives. Interested vendors, especially those owned by service-disabled veterans, should submit their proposals in accordance with federal regulations, with questions due by January 8th at 12:00 PM. For further inquiries, contact Tyler Kraft at tyler.kraft@va.gov or Andrea Aultman-Smith at andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov.

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    Tyler Kraft
    tyler.kraft@va.gov
    Andrea Aultman-Smith
    andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov
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    S02 RFQ 36C24425Q0225.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase of two brand-name or equivalent pharmaceutical-grade refrigerators to enhance the storage capability of medications at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. It specifies the minimum requirements for the refrigerators, including compliance with the VHA Directive, capacity for storing a variety of medications and vaccines, energy efficiency, and advanced temperature monitoring features. The RFP is set aside for small businesses, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans. The document details the procurement process, delivery methods, invoicing requirements, and contract clauses aligned with federal regulations. It emphasizes the necessity for new refrigerators due to the need for additional storage, particularly for pre-prepared antibiotics and research products, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ultimate goal is to streamline medication dispensing and prevent errors. Admittingly, all responses to the solicitation must conform to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and include required certifications from the submitting contractors, reasserting the contract’s focus on veteran business participation and public health compliance.
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