4110--Consolidated Refrigerators

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{"description":"\n\nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \n\nThis is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only.\n\nResponses must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST, February 16th, 2026. Submit responses to this Sources Sought via email to james.ferro@va.gov All SDVOSB and VOSB firms that respond shall include proof of SBA certification via https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with (FAR 4.1102 Policy). While SDVOSB/VOSB firms are preferred, all capable firms are welcome to respond to this Sources Sought. All respondents to this Sources Sought shall include as part of their response answers to the below questions and provide any additional pertinent information that supports the answers. If there are any ambiguities in this Sources Sought, please identify them in your response.\n\nThe results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses.\n\nSuggested NAICS: 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing\nSuggested PSC: 4110 Refrigeration Equipment\n\nOpen to suggestions from the market as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories.\n\n\nItems to be Procured:\n \nManufacturer Part #\nItem Description\nItem Quantity\nILR105-GX\nHELMER REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n6\nWRT311FZDZ\nWHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n17\nIpr105-GX\nHELMER REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n6\nWUR35X24HZ\nWHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n17\n\nStatement of Work:\n\nThe VA Maryland Health Care System is seeking to procure 46 new refrigerators to replace aging equipment and comply with the VAMHCS equipment standards established to reduce spare part inventory and simplify employee training for the repairs and maintenance of the equipment. \n \nSCOPE: \n\nThe contractor shall deliver and install all equipment with all specified salient characteristics. Only new equipment will be accepted. \nThe contractor shall provide shipping, transport, and installation of all equipment necessary to meet the requirements and capabilities listed within the scope. \nThe contractor shall deliver the equipment to the Baltimore VA Medical Center and Perry Point VA Medical Center as established by the COR. Shipments will be broken out into a minimum of 4 shipments to reduce storage space needed by the VA. \nThe assembly and validation of the system must be performed by a vendor service trained representative. \n\nPROTECTION OF PROPERTY\nThe contractor shall protect all items from damage. The contractor shall take precautions against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor. \n\nSECURITY REQUIREMENTS\nThe contractor must have a photo ID available when performing work at the VA Medical Center and be willing to present it to VA staff. \nThe contractor is responsible for providing any personal protective equipment (PPE) that is deemed necessary to complete tasks stated in this requirement. \nThe contractor must follow the VA Maryland Health Care Systems current COVID-19 guidance for entry to any medical center or Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). \n\n\nSalient Characteristics:\n\nVAMHCS Standard Helmer iLR105-GX\n(1) Minimum 5.3 Cu Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume \nTemperature Range 2 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, plus or minus 4 degrees\nMaximum external dimensions, 24x31.5x27 inches (WxHxD)\nMinimum 2 internal shelves\nCertified to UL and CSA standards\nMeets NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard and include certificate of calibration \nEnergy Star certified\nMinimum warranty of 7 years on compressor\nMinimum warranty of 2 years parts and 1 year labor\nVAMHCS Standard Whirlpool WRT311FZDZ\nMinimum 20 Cu. Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume\nMinimum 6 Cu. Ft. capacity for freezer volume \nMaximum Width of 33 inches and Maximum depth of 33 inches \nCertified to UL Standard\nDoor color stainless steel (fingerprint resistant) \nLED interior lighting \nReversible doors\nMinimum warranty of 1 years parts and labor\n\n\n\nVAMHCS Standard - Helmer iPR105-GX\nMinimum 5.3 Cu Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume \nTemperature Range 2 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, plus or minus 5 degrees\nMaximum external dimensions, 24x31.5x27 inches (WxHxD)\nMinimum 2 internal shelves\nCertified to UL and CSA standards\nMeets NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard and include certificate of calibration \nEnergy Star certified\nMinimum warranty of 7 years on compressor\nMinimum warranty of 2 years parts and 1 years labor\n\nVAMHCS Standard Whirlpool WUR35X24HZ\nMinimum 5 Cu. Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume\nMaximum external dimensions of 35x24x26 inches (HxWxD)\nDoor color stainless steel (fingerprint resistant)\nLED interior lighting \nReversible door\nCertified to UL Standard\nMinimum of 3 interior shelves\nMinimum warranty of 1 years parts and labor\n\n\nIf you are interested, please e-mail the following information:\n\nCompany Name:\nUEI Number: \nCage Code:\nDun & Bradstreet Number: \n\nPerson of Contact (including telephone number and email address).\n\nSocio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Other etc.).\n\nAre you a distributor or a manufacturer? \n\nIf you are an authorized distributor, please provide confirmation on Company Letter Head.\nIf you are a distributor, who is the manufacturer?\nWhere is the manufacturer located in the world?\n\nDo you currently hold a government contract?\n\nContract Number?\n\nType of contract?\n\nAre these particular quoted items under contract?\n\nWith whom (GSA, SEWP, etc )?\nIf GSA what Schedule and SIN?\n\nCan your company provide the service for the listed Department of Veterans Affairs locations?\n\nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \n\nPage 5 of 5\nPage 5 of 5\nPage 1 of 2\nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nDoes your firm utilize the suggested NAICS and PSC per this Sources Sought Notice? If not, please suggest a more appropriate NAICS and/or PSC and explain why it s more appropriate? \n\nHow do you invoice for this service, including rates?\n\nWhat Certifications, State and/or Federal, if any must you have to perform this service?\n\nPlease list all of your concerns, questions and ambiguities below. Questions will not be addressed directly but will be used by the Government in the event that this Sources Sought would move forward to solicitation. \n\nPlease provide estimated rates if possible. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C24526Q0266 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 333415 Classification Code: 4110 Response Deadline: 2026-02-16T12:00:00-05:00 Office Address: LINTHICUM, MD Place of Performance: Baltimore, Maryland, 21218 POC: James Ferro, james.ferro@va.gov, 202-745-8000 {"description":"\n\nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \n\nThis is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only.\n\nResponses must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST, February 16th, 2026. Submit responses to this Sources Sought via email to james.ferro@va.gov All SDVOSB and VOSB firms that respond shall include proof of SBA certification via https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with (FAR 4.1102 Policy). While SDVOSB/VOSB firms are preferred, all capable firms are welcome to respond to this Sources Sought. All respondents to this Sources Sought shall include as part of their response answers to the below questions and provide any additional pertinent information that supports the answers. If there are any ambiguities in this Sources Sought, please identify them in your response.\n\nThe results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses.\n\nSuggested NAICS: 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing\nSuggested PSC: 4110 Refrigeration Equipment\n\nOpen to suggestions from the market as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories.\n\n\nItems to be Procured:\n \nManufacturer Part #\nItem Description\nItem Quantity\nILR105-GX\nHELMER REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n6\nWRT311FZDZ\nWHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n17\nIpr105-GX\nHELMER REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n6\nWUR35X24HZ\nWHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER FOOD\n17\n\nStatement of Work:\n\nThe VA Maryland Health Care System is seeking to procure 46 new refrigerators to replace aging equipment and comply with the VAMHCS equipment standards established to reduce spare part inventory and simplify employee training for the repairs and maintenance of the equipment. \n \nSCOPE: \n\nThe contractor shall deliver and install all equipment with all specified salient characteristics. Only new equipment will be accepted. \nThe contractor shall provide shipping, transport, and installation of all equipment necessary to meet the requirements and capabilities listed within the scope. \nThe contractor shall deliver the equipment to the Baltimore VA Medical Center and Perry Point VA Medical Center as established by the COR. Shipments will be broken out into a minimum of 4 shipments to reduce storage space needed by the VA. \nThe assembly and validation of the system must be performed by a vendor service trained representative. \n\nPROTECTION OF PROPERTY\nThe contractor shall protect all items from damage. The contractor shall take precautions against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor. \n\nSECURITY REQUIREMENTS\nThe contractor must have a photo ID available when performing work at the VA Medical Center and be willing to present it to VA staff. \nThe contractor is responsible for providing any personal protective equipment (PPE) that is deemed necessary to complete tasks stated in this requirement. \nThe contractor must follow the VA Maryland Health Care Systems current COVID-19 guidance for entry to any medical center or Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). \n\n\nSalient Characteristics:\n\nVAMHCS Standard Helmer iLR105-GX\n(1) Minimum 5.3 Cu Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume \nTemperature Range 2 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, plus or minus 4 degrees\nMaximum external dimensions, 24x31.5x27 inches (WxHxD)\nMinimum 2 internal shelves\nCertified to UL and CSA standards\nMeets NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard and include certificate of calibration \nEnergy Star certified\nMinimum warranty of 7 years on compressor\nMinimum warranty of 2 years parts and 1 year labor\nVAMHCS Standard Whirlpool WRT311FZDZ\nMinimum 20 Cu. Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume\nMinimum 6 Cu. Ft. capacity for freezer volume \nMaximum Width of 33 inches and Maximum depth of 33 inches \nCertified to UL Standard\nDoor color stainless steel (fingerprint resistant) \nLED interior lighting \nReversible doors\nMinimum warranty of 1 years parts and labor\n\n\n\nVAMHCS Standard - Helmer iPR105-GX\nMinimum 5.3 Cu Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume \nTemperature Range 2 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, plus or minus 5 degrees\nMaximum external dimensions, 24x31.5x27 inches (WxHxD)\nMinimum 2 internal shelves\nCertified to UL and CSA standards\nMeets NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard and include certificate of calibration \nEnergy Star certified\nMinimum warranty of 7 years on compressor\nMinimum warranty of 2 years parts and 1 years labor\n\nVAMHCS Standard Whirlpool WUR35X24HZ\nMinimum 5 Cu. Ft. capacity for refrigerator volume\nMaximum external dimensions of 35x24x26 inches (HxWxD)\nDoor color stainless steel (fingerprint resistant)\nLED interior lighting \nReversible door\nCertified to UL Standard\nMinimum of 3 interior shelves\nMinimum warranty of 1 years parts and labor\n\n\nIf you are interested, please e-mail the following information:\n\nCompany Name:\nUEI Number: \nCage Code:\nDun & Bradstreet Number: \n\nPerson of Contact (including telephone number and email address).\n\nSocio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Other etc.).\n\nAre you a distributor or a manufacturer? \n\nIf you are an authorized distributor, please provide confirmation on Company Letter Head.\nIf you are a distributor, who is the manufacturer?\nWhere is the manufacturer located in the world?\n\nDo you currently hold a government contract?\n\nContract Number?\n\nType of contract?\n\nAre these particular quoted items under contract?\n\nWith whom (GSA, SEWP, etc )?\nIf GSA what Schedule and SIN?\n\nCan your company provide the service for the listed Department of Veterans Affairs locations?\n\nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \n\nPage 5 of 5\nPage 5 of 5\nPage 1 of 2\nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nPage 1 of \nDoes your firm utilize the suggested NAICS and PSC per this Sources Sought Notice? If not, please suggest a more appropriate NAICS and/or PSC and explain why it s more appropriate? \n\nHow do you invoice for this service, including rates?\n\nWhat Certifications, State and/or Federal, if any must you have to perform this service?\n\nPlease list all of your concerns, questions and ambiguities below. Questions will not be addressed directly but will be used by the Government in the event that this Sources Sought would move forward to solicitation. \n\nPlease provide estimated rates if possible. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n"}