7320--Blast Chiller Refrigerator System Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is soliciting quotes for a Blast Chiller Refrigerator System. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition conducted under FAR Part 12. The VA anticipates a single Firm Fixed Price award. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM CT on May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of a Blast Chiller Refrigerator System with a remote condensing unit. Key specifications include:
- Product: Blast Chiller Refrigerator System (Brand Name or Equal: Alto-Shaam Model No. QC3-100R).
- Capacity: 20 full-size sheet pans.
- Construction: Stainless steel exterior and interior, insulated cabinet.
- Features: Roll-in rack (no ramp needed), removable drip tray, automatic defrost, touch screen control panel, at least 3 detachable product temperature probes.
- Electrical: Chiller: 115/208-230V, 1ph, 60Hz. Condensing Unit: 208-230/3/60V.
- Refrigerant: Chiller: R448A. Condensing Unit: R404A/507.
- Warranty: Minimum 1 year.
Specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure will be detailed within the RFQ documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: May 31, 2026, to September 15, 2026 (Base Year).
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 Employees.
- Product Service Code: 7320 (Kitchen Equipment And Appliances).
- Technical Questions Due: 4:00 PM CT on May 5, 2026, via email to robert.bennett8@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: 4:00 PM CT on May 12, 2026.
- Published Date: April 27, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Prospective offerors must be:
- Registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) at the time of offer.
- SDVOSB vendors must also be registered in the SBA Small Business Search (search.certifications.sba.gov) as an SDVOSB.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to Robert Bennett, Contract Specialist, at robert.bennett8@va.gov prior to the closing date and time. Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quote is received in its entirety by the Contracting Officer before the deadline. Only responsible contractors will be considered.