4110--691/GLA_ CANCELED - ULTRALOW FREEZER - RESEARCH "THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN CANCELED"

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the purchase of a -86°C Ultra-Low Temperature Upright Freezer, specifically the PHC Corporation of North America’s VIP ECO Series model MDF-DU702VH-PA, or an equivalent product meeting detailed physical and functional specifications. This equipment includes features such as a 25.7 cubic feet capacity, natural refrigerant, EnergyStar certification, multiple adjustable stainless steel shelves, advanced temperature control and monitoring systems including Wi-Fi capabilities, and a five-year full warranty. The freezer must meet strict compliance requirements including domestic manufacturing under the Buy American and Trade Agreements Acts, and only new OEM products are acceptable, with no gray market or counterfeit items permitted. Offers must be submitted electronically by February 27, 2026, and must include detailed documentation such as vendor and product information, authorized distributor letters, certification of compliance with limitations on subcontracting relevant to SDVOSB status, and evidence that items meet all salient characteristics. Delivery is required within 90 days after order receipt to the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The government will award the contract to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible offeror whose quotation meets all requirements. Multiple clauses related to commercial item acquisition, compliance with statutes, and warranty terms apply, emphasizing strict adherence to solicitation terms and establishing the conditions under which equivalents will be evaluated and accepted.