4110--BLAST CHILLER 8/18/26 to 8/17/27

The solicitation seeks a single Irinox MultiFresh Next ML Excellence Eco-Silent EIL 110 reach-in blast chiller/freezer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, with the requirement clearly specifying the model, technical capabilities, and operational parameters while explicitly noting that references to roll-in refrigerators, pallets, bulk racks, cross-channel reinforcement, and LRFD specifications were inadvertently included and should be disregarded. The equipment must meet precise performance standards including rapid blast chilling of 110 lbs from 194°F to 37°F in approximately 90 minutes and shock freezing to 0°F in about four hours, with capacity for nine 19” x 26” sheet pans and eighteen 12” x 20” x 2.5” steam table pans. Key features include USB HACCP data transfer, automatic cold/frozen holding, touch pad controls, a temperature probe, an automatic sanitation system, an air-cooled self-contained condensing unit, AISI 304 stainless steel construction, R290 propane refrigerant, ETL and ETL EPH certification, and 208V/60/3-phase power. The unit must be delivered to BOVA Corp. at 111 McFann Road, Valencia, PA 16059 with mandatory appointment, liftgate service, inside delivery, and an authorized logistics representative as the only party permitted to sign for receipt. Delivery is due no later than 60 days after award. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under FAR 19.14, and vendors must be SAM-registered with complete annual certifications. An OEM-certified authorized distributor letter is required but does not need to be specific to the quotation. Technical proposals must include descriptive literature demonstrating equivalence to the specified model, and alternatives must be clearly identified by brand and part number. The award will be based on a comparative evaluation of technical capability, delivery schedule, and price reasonableness under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, using Firm Fixed Price terms. Installation is excluded from this scope and will be handled under a separate construction project. All shipments must comply with VAAR 852.247-73 for packaging, include the VA purchase order number on the packing slip, and electronic invoicing per VAAR 852.232-72 is mandatory. Safety Data Sheets must be provided upon delivery if applicable, and the contractor warrants two