4110-- Air Curtain Refrigerator and Cold Food Counter_Brand Name or Equal_100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

The solicitation for the procurement of an Air Curtain Refrigerator and Cold Food Counter is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 333415, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 01. The contract, identified as solicitation number 36C24126Q0710, is targeted at acquiring new, factory-manufactured refrigeration equipment meeting stringent food safety and operational standards, specifically the Aladdin ACR10SR model or an equal alternative designated through a “Brand Name or Equal” provision. All offerings must comply with NSF certification, FDA Food Code, HACCP principles, and Buy American Act requirements, with technical compliance evaluated on a pass/fail basis under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation framework. The award will be made without discussions to the lowest-priced, qualified SDVOSB vendor with verified status in SAM.gov and the SBA database, and pricing must remain firm for 30 days post-submission. Contract performance is required at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Massachusetts, with delivery and installation to be completed within 30 to 60 days of award. Vendors must coordinate directly with VA service representatives for delivery to the Nutrition & Food Service loading dock and provide comprehensive documentation including user and service manuals, installation reports, warranty information, and temperature verification logs. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12, and all offerors must submit proper Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI), complete required representations and certifications electronically, and adhere to VA-specific clauses including those addressing counterfeit items, subcontracting limitations, and environmental and labor compliance. While no formal attachments or detailed packaging specifications are listed, all equipment must meet salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work, and the government retains final authority for acceptance upon inspection at the delivery site. The solicitation closing date has been extended to August 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST to accommodate vendor inquiries.