4110--Laboratory Refrigerator & Freezers

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT for Laboratory Freezer and Refrigerator.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VISN 23 Source Sought: The VA is seeking business sources qualified to provide some, or all, of the items listed below on the attached Salient Characteristics Worksheets. This is NOT a solicitation.
INTERESTED SOURCES SHALL RESPOND BY:
Please submit response no later than 5:00 pm CST Tuesday, February 10, 2026
All responses and questions must be emailed to contact@example.gov and must include in the subject line: Sources Sought - Laboratory Freezer and Refrigerator 36C26326Q0341
POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE:
1. Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address.
2. State if your firm distributes the Brand Name items, or Equal items.
3. SAM UEI number.
4. NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code 333415 that your firm uses.
5. State if your firm is a large business, small business, service-disabled-veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, HUB zone 8(a), women-owned small business or a small disadvantaged business for the NAICS code 333415.
6. State if your firm has the required items on Schedule (FSS, GSA, SEWP, other ).
7. Provide a letter from the manufacturer verifying your firm is an authorized distributor.
8. Provide the country of origin for each of the required items. REQUIRED ITEM and Salient Characteristics: Contractor shall provide Brand and DETAILS showing that they meet the Salient Characteristics listed below, and on the attached Salient Characteristics Worksheets: Refrigerator: Glass Door Laboratory Refrigerator net capacity of 36 cubic feet with double doors Two-section refrigerator Dimension- approximately 39 5/8 W x 34 ¾ D x 81 3/4 H Swivel castors No less than 6 adjustable shelves Two swing glass doors, self-closing, right or left hinged doors that open from the center Microprocessor control with LED temperature display Adjustable operating temperature range 1 °C- 10 °C Resettable 1-point min/max history Audible and visual high/low temperature alarms Door ajar alarm, low battery alarm, alarm validation (audible, visual, and remote alarm Operational indicator Magnetic door gasket for a positive seal Heavy duty door handles LED interior lights, which are safely shielded and switch controlled Temperature probe access port (3/8 ) White powder-coated or steel exterior and interior Hydrocarbon, natural refrigerant (R290) Cycle defrost Energy efficient Voltage 115V/60 Hz Refrigerator HP:1/4 HP Cleanable and chemical resistant door gaskets Standard manufacturer warranty
Freezer:
Dimensions must not exceed 24 wide due to space restrictions; other dimensions 24 D x 74 H approximate. No greater than 20 cubic feet capacity Solid door right hinge and left hinge Magnetic door gasket Minimum of six fixed shelves Leveling legs or castors Powder coat or stainless steel exterior and interior High density urethane foam cabinet and door insulation Freezer: 115 V/ 60 Hz Freezer HP: 1/3 HP Probe access port Must have natural hydrocarbon Refrigerant (R290) Manual Defrost Energy Star Certified Digital Temperature Display Audible and Visual High and Low Temperature Alarms, Sensor alarms, Sensor error alarms, Power failure alarms Must have an adjustable operating Temperature range of -15 °C to 25 °C Standard manufacturer warranty
DISCLAIMER AND ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
Responses may be used as research to better understand the marketplace or for creating a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this or future information requests.
AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION).
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s.)