4110--Patient Nourishment Refrigerators/Freezers 100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

Project Information

Bid Title
4110--Patient Nourishment Refrigerators/Freezers 100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE
Issuing Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location
Virginia
Published Date
Jul 13, 2026
Closing Date
Jul 15, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
36C24126Q0485
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Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Project Description
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4110--Patient Nourishment Refrigerators/Freezers 100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
36C24126Q0485
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jul 13, 2026 08:03 am EDT
  • Original Published Date: Jul 02, 2026 12:19 pm EDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 13, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 08, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
  • Product Service Code: 4110 - REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Department of Veterans Affairs VA Boston Healthcare System Brockton , 02301-5596
Description

Response to Vendor Questions for RFQ 36C24126Q0485

Vendor Question 1: Whether the Government has identified an acceptable domestic (U.S.-manufactured) equivalent that meets all salient characteristics, and whether minor deviations (e.g., interior materials or compressor warranty) would be accepted under Brand Name or Equal.

Government Response:
At this time, the Government has not identified a domestic dual-temperature refrigerator/freezer model that meets all stated salient characteristics and dimensional requirements for CLIN 0002 and CLIN 0003. As stated in Amendment 0003, all offered products brand name or equal must qualify as Domestic End Products under FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies.

Under Brand Name or Equal (FAR 52.211-6), the Government may accept equal products only if all salient characteristics listed in the Statement of Work are met. Salient characteristics are mandatory requirements, not advisory. At this time, the Government is not relaxing or modifying the salient characteristics, including warranty periods and material requirements.

Vendor Question 2: Whether exterior height and depth dimensions for CLINs 0002 and 0003 may be relaxed to permit Buy American-compliant domestic units, or whether a waiver/non-availability determination is being considered.

Government Response:
The Government acknowledges that several U.S.-manufactured dual-temperature reach-in units exceed the current dimensional specifications listed in the Statement of Work and may not fit within the space constraints of the requiring activity. These dimensional requirements reflect physical limitations at the installation site. At this time, the Government is not revising or relaxing the dimensional specifications.

The Government is currently reviewing whether the combination of Buy American Act compliance and the existing dimensional limitations precludes award. No determination regarding a waiver or domestic non-availability has been made. Vendors must ensure proposed units meet all salient characteristics, dimensional requirements, and all Buy American Act requirements.

Vendor Question 3: Whether the Government intends to provide site-specific clearance limits (door openings, ceiling heights, floor space).

Government Response:
At this time, no additional site clearance dimensions are being issued. The dimensional requirements provided in the Statement of Work reflect the maximum allowable envelope for installation.

Closing Statement:
The Government appreciates the vendors questions and participation. This amendment does not change any existing terms or requirements of the solicitation. All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • ONE VA CENTER
  • TOGUS , ME 04330
  • USA
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Secondary Point of Contact


History
Commodity Codes
  • FSC 41Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Air Circulating Equip.
  • NAICS 333415Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Related bids
Jul 2, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] 4110--Refrigerators/Freezers_100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE
Jul 7, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] 4110--Patient Nourishment Refrigerators/Freezers 100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE
Jul 23, 2026[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] 4110--Refrigerators/Freezers_100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE
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