SAM #36C24126Q0812

Sole Source Procurement of TwinGuard Ultra-Low Temperature Upright Freezers for VA Research

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs for specialized research freezers. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, White River Junction VA Healthcare System - Sole source contract to LabRepCo for two TwinGuard Ultra-Low Temperature Upright Freezers (model MDF-DU703VXHA-PA) - Freezers required for storing irreplaceable pre-clinical and clinical research samples (blood, saliva) - Key features: - Dual independent auto-cascade cooling systems - Insulated inner doors - Running temperature log - Predictive analytics - Audible and visible alarms - Market research confirms only TwinGuard meets dual cooling system and unique requirements - Procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b); NAICS 333415; PSC/FSC 4110 - No competitive offers sought; not a solicitation - Estimated contract value likely between $20,000 and $40,000

Product Line Items: - 2 x TwinGuard Ultra-Low Temperature Upright Freezer (MDF-DU703VXHA-PA)

Period of Performance: - Not specified in notice

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is not a solicitation. This is not a request for quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with LabRepCo. Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract with LabRepCo to procure two TwinGuard Ultra-Low Temperature Upright Freezers, model MDF-DU703VXHA-PA, for storing pre-clinical and clinical research samples at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System. The freezers are required to support research involving irreplaceable biofluid samples, including blood and saliva obtained from Veterans. The TwinGuard system provides two independent auto-cascade cooling systems that operate independently and concurrently to maintain temperature stability and protect samples in the event of a cooling-system failure. The system also provides insulated inner doors, a running temperature log, predictive analytics, and audible and visible alarms. Market research determined that no other freezer brands currently offer the required dual independent cooling-system and unique capability to fulfill the requirement. These unique characteristics are necessary to maintain the integrity and temperature stability of irreplaceable research samples. Therefore, it is the Government's belief that no other source can provide equipment that meets the required salient characteristics. Since the intent is to procure this requirement on a sole source basis, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers and no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities on SAM.gov. The authority for this action is FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. The NAICS is 333415. The size standard is 1,250 employees. The PSC/FSC is 4110. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:00AM EST. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be emailed to the Contracting Officer at Portia.Fredua-Agyeman@va.gov 

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