SAM #36C25926Q0679

Market Research for 30 cu ft Laboratory Freezer for VA Research Labs

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC), is seeking information from vendors for laboratory freezers for its research service in Aurora, CO. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 - Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) - Products/Services Requested: - 30 cubic foot upright manual defrost laboratory freezer - Minimum internal storage capacity: 30 cubic feet - Manual defrost - Four evaporator shelves - Digital temperature display - Audible and visual high/low programmable alarms - Operates on 110-120V AC power (6-foot cord, max 15 amps) - Max external dimensions: 40" W x 36" D x 78" H - Door swing max: 32 inches - One solid right-hinge door with stainless steel handle and magnetic gasket - 20°C capability - Warranty required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to salient characteristics (capacity, alarms, temperature control, dimensions, power requirements) - Designed for laboratory/research use - This is a sources sought (market research) notice, not a solicitation or contract commitment

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is issuing this source sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in the providing for the purchase of Freezers for Research Service, located at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC), 1700 N. Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80045. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement to support this purchase.

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information that will assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.

Required Equipment Description: 30 cubic foot upright manual defrost laboratory freezers with 20°C capability.

Salient Characteristics (Mandatory Minimum Requirements) General Design Purpose Freezers must be upright, general laboratory units with manual defrost capability. Units must provide audible and visual alarms. Temperature display and alarms must be located on the front or top front of the unit, no alarms or displays at the back or bottom. Adjustable operating temperature range: 15°C to 25°C. Capacity & Dimensions Minimum internal storage capacity: 30 cubic feet. Must include four evaporator shelves. Maximum external dimensions: 40 in (W) × 36 in (D) × 78 in (H). Door swing must not exceed 32 inches. Temperature Control Digital temperature display required. Temperature controls and alarm acknowledgements must be located on front or top front panel. Units must be manual defrost only; automatic defrost systems are not acceptable. Alarms & Monitoring High/low programmable alarms required. Door ajar alarm must be audible and visual. Alarm placement must be front or top front only. Doors & Access One solid right hinge door. Stainless steel handle and magnetic door gasket. Electrical Requirements Must operate on 110 120 V AC power supply. Minimum 6 foot power cord. Maximum full load current: 15 amps. Maximum fuse or circuit breaker rating: 15 amps. Warrant Provide warranty:

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 333415 (Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing).

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND SOURCES ONLY, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT LEAD TO A FUTURE SOLICITATION! THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION BELOW. IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED, THEN IT WILL BE ASSUMED THE ENTIRE REQUIREMENT CANNOT BE MET AND YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE.

NAICS Code: 333415 Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: Business Size Information - Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes No
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Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract: Yes No
Available pricing structure of proposed solution (select all that are applicable below): Pricing Model Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA) Equipment on FSS Open Market only Comments Equipment Purchase

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions:

Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________ If > 0, what is company s business size: __________ If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (FAR 52.215-23): _______________________________ Buy American Act (FAR 52.225) What percentage of the proposed product (including leases) is a: Domestic end product? _____________ (%) Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33): Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [  ] yes [  ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees? [  ] yes [  ] no If yes, list # of employees:

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION OR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (FSS). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization has the capability to provide the Equipment, please respond to Alejandra Sierra, Contracting Officer, via e-mail at Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov and NCO19Lab@va.gov with a statement describing your capabilities and the completed table above. The deadline for responses is Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 08:00 AM Mountain time. Additional Links:Network Contracting Office (NCO 19)

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