4110--Pharmacy/lab Refrigerators CI

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0819) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for multiple high-performance medical-grade refrigerators for the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VA-CIHCS). The refrigerators are needed to support vaccine, medication, laboratory, and pharmacy cold-storage requirements.

• Undercounter Solid Door Refrigerators (Qty 15): Approximately 4.5 cu ft capacity, maintaining 2-8°C, with features like automatic defrost, full alarm suite, and compatibility with Omnicell XT Flexlocks. Brand name or equal to Thermo Scientific TSU405SA.
• 23 cu ft Solid Door Refrigerators (Qty 17): Approximately 23 cu ft capacity, maintaining 3-7°C, with features like automatic defrost, alarm suite, and compatibility with Omnicell XT Flexlocks. Brand name or equal to Thermo Scientific TSX2305SA.
• 23 cu ft Pharmacy Glass Door Refrigerators (Qty 5): Approximately 23 cu ft capacity, maintaining 3-7°C pharmacy-grade temperature, with adjustable basket drawers, full alarms, and Smart-Vue compatibility. Brand name or equal to Thermo Scientific TSX2305PA.
• 51.1 cu ft Pharmacy Double Glass Doors Refrigerators (Qty 2): Approximately 51.1 cu ft capacity, maintaining 3-7°C pharmacy-grade temperature, with adjustable basket drawers, alarms, and Smart-Vue compatibility. Brand name or equal to Thermo Scientific TSX5005PA.

All refrigerators must meet or exceed specified performance characteristics, including tight temperature control suitable for medication and vaccine storage, forced-air circulation, integrated alarms, and compliance with UL/CE listings.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be for the delivery of the specified refrigerators.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote will be selected. Technical capability will be evaluated first. The Buy American Act will be applied on a group basis.

• Key Deadlines: Questions must be received 72 hours before the due date. Offer due date is June 22, 2026, at 16:00 CDT.

• This acquisition is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• Simplified acquisition procedures are being used.

• Offerors must include a signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed SF30s for amendments, descriptive literature, and a letter of authorization from the OEM.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are attached. VAAR clauses are also incorporated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Pharmacy and Laboratory Refrigerators for the CIVAHCS. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23).

• The primary requirement is for Pharmacy & Lab Refrigerators.

• Specific details regarding requirements are located in sections B.2 & B.3 of the attached SF1449 form.

• This solicitation uses simplified acquisition procedures.

• The Buy American Act applies.

• All questions must be received 72 hours before the date stipulated in Block 8 of the SF1449 form.

• All questions and responses should be emailed to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• All offers shall be submitted electronically via email to JOSHUA.IMDACHA@VA.GOV.

• The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), as per clause 52.212-2.

• Bidders must sign the SF1449 and return all pages with their offer submission.

• This RFQ is a total SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) set-aside.

• The Product/Service Code is 4110.

• The NAICS Code is 333415.

• The response date is June 22, 2026, at 16:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• The contracting office is located at 1303 5th Street, Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241.

• The document referenced is 36C26326Q0819.docx.