6640--691 - FREEZER RACKS AND BOXES

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{"description":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 6 of 6\nSources Sought Notice\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 6\nSources Sought Synopsis Only\n\nThe purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 339112 with size standards of 1,000 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. \n\nResponses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. \n\nGeneral Requirements: \n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, has a need for freezer racks and boxes for assay in Air Force Toxic Exposure study. \nThe requirement is for brand name or equal to.\n\nSalient Characteristics: \n\n\nItem #\nDescription\nQty (ea)\nCountry of Origin\nFB5CXX-C50\n5\" Cardboard Freezer Boxes with Drain Holes\n55\n\nCFLB-5\nStainless Steel Freezer Rack for Chest Freezer\n550\n\n\nFreezer Racks\nQuantity: 550 \nDimensions H x D x W: 25 3/8 x 6 x 6 3/16 ( 644 x 153 x 157mm)\nTemperature: -80°C\nCapacity: five (5) box of 15mL & 50mL tubes\nChest Freezer compatible \nStainless Steel\nDual Handle\nLocking rod \n\nFreezer Boxes\nQuantity: 55 case (50/case)\nDimensions: 5 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 4 15/16 (148 x 148 x 125mm)\nTemperature Range: -196 to +121\nDrain holes in bottom corners\nWriting area on the lid\nKeeps tubes in an upright position for easy sorting\nCardboard\nWater and Ice Resistant\nCustom dividers\n\nParticipating Healthcare Facilities: \nVISN 22 West\nVA Long Beach Healthcare System\n5901 East 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822\n\nIn response to this announcement, please complete the information below:\n\nCompany: \n Address: \n \n \nContact Name: \nPhone No: \nEmail: \nDUNS:\n\n\nBusiness size information\nSelect all that applies:\n\n Small Business\n Emerging Small Business\n Small Disadvantaged Business\n Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act\n HubZone\n Woman Owned\n Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov \n Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov\n Large Business\n Other:____________ \n\n\nAre you a FSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s)? If yes, provide the information below.\n Yes No \nFSS/ GSA Contract Number\n\nEffective Date / Expiration Date\n\n \nDoes your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. \n Yes No \nDoes your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? \n Yes No \nIs your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied?\n Yes No \nDoes your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?\n Yes No \nDoes your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement?\n Yes No \n\nIdentify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. \nNot applicable \nList: \n\nThis notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Jasmine.Pressley-Barnard@va.gov on or before Thursday, January 16, 2026 by 14:00 PM PT Local Time. \n\n***** End Word Document - ' OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION' *****\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0260 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 334516 Classification Code: 6640 Response Deadline: 2026-01-16T14:00:00-08:00 Office Address: Gilbert, AZ Place of Performance: Los Angeles, CA, 90037 POC: Jasmine Pressley-Barnard, jasmine.pressley-barnard@va.gov, 602-860-7808 {"description":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 6 of 6\nSources Sought Notice\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 6\nSources Sought Synopsis Only\n\nThe purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 339112 with size standards of 1,000 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. \n\nResponses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. \n\nGeneral Requirements: \n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, has a need for freezer racks and boxes for assay in Air Force Toxic Exposure study. \nThe requirement is for brand name or equal to.\n\nSalient Characteristics: \n\n\nItem #\nDescription\nQty (ea)\nCountry of Origin\nFB5CXX-C50\n5\" Cardboard Freezer Boxes with Drain Holes\n55\n\nCFLB-5\nStainless Steel Freezer Rack for Chest Freezer\n550\n\n\nFreezer Racks\nQuantity: 550 \nDimensions H x D x W: 25 3/8 x 6 x 6 3/16 ( 644 x 153 x 157mm)\nTemperature: -80°C\nCapacity: five (5) box of 15mL & 50mL tubes\nChest Freezer compatible \nStainless Steel\nDual Handle\nLocking rod \n\nFreezer Boxes\nQuantity: 55 case (50/case)\nDimensions: 5 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 4 15/16 (148 x 148 x 125mm)\nTemperature Range: -196 to +121\nDrain holes in bottom corners\nWriting area on the lid\nKeeps tubes in an upright position for easy sorting\nCardboard\nWater and Ice Resistant\nCustom dividers\n\nParticipating Healthcare Facilities: \nVISN 22 West\nVA Long Beach Healthcare System\n5901 East 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822\n\nIn response to this announcement, please complete the information below:\n\nCompany: \n Address: \n \n \nContact Name: \nPhone No: \nEmail: \nDUNS:\n\n\nBusiness size information\nSelect all that applies:\n\n Small Business\n Emerging Small Business\n Small Disadvantaged Business\n Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act\n HubZone\n Woman Owned\n Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov \n Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov\n Large Business\n Other:____________ \n\n\nAre you a FSS/ GSA Contract Holder of the requested item(s)? If yes, provide the information below.\n Yes No \nFSS/ GSA Contract Number\n\nEffective Date / Expiration Date\n\n \nDoes your company manufacture the requested product(s)? If no, answer the questions below. \n Yes No \nDoes your company exceed the 500-employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? \n Yes No \nIs your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of product(s) being supplied?\n Yes No \nDoes your company take ownership or possession of the products(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?\n Yes No \nDoes your company supply the end product(s) of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the US, or obtain a waiver of such requirement?\n Yes No \n\nIdentify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. \nNot applicable \nList: \n\nThis notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Jasmine.Pressley-Barnard@va.gov on or before Thursday, January 16, 2026 by 14:00 PM PT Local Time. \n\n***** End Word Document - ' OPPORTUNITIES-DESCRIPTION' *****\n\n"}