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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on September 9, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

4110--Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

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36C24825Q1191Federal

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The James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tampa, FL, is seeking to replace outdated and malfunctioning ultra-low temperature freezers essential for long-term storage of critical research samples such as human and animal cells, stem cells, and tissues. These freezers are vital for supporting research activities that could lead to advancements in veteran healthcare and broader medical knowledge. The procurement involves acquiring brand name or equivalent Thermo Scientific Ultra Low Temperature (-80°C) freezers that meet specific performance and functional standards, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary resources, including installation at the VA research laboratory. This solicitation is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' effort to enhance research infrastructure through a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, emphasizing support for research that has potential clinical applications. The contract, posted in September 2025, requires timely responses by September 17, 2025, and is managed by the VA's Network Contract Office 8 in Tampa. The project underscores the importance of reliable, high-performance freezers in maintaining the integrity of research samples critical to future healthcare innovations for veterans.

General Info

Supply, delivery, and installation of ultra-low freezers for VA research, reserved for veteran-owned businesses.

Contract Value

$50,530

NAICS

333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

James A. Haley Hospital VA Research Laboratory 3802 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33612, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

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Solicitation 36C24825Q1191 - Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

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Solicitation 3C2C4825Q1191 - Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA
Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA
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Quentin FordContracting Officer

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Ultra-Low Temperature (-80°C) Freezer GENERAL: The Research and Development Service at the James A. Haley VAMC in Tampa, FL, requires Ultra Low Temperature (-80°C) Freezers to replace old, non-functioning units. BACKGROUND: The ultra-low freezer is essential for storing samples like human and animal primary cells, stem cells, and tissues at -80°C for long-term storage and preservation. Current freezers are outdated, frequently breakdown, and cannot maintain required temperatures. This equipment is crucial for research that can lead to significant improvements in future healthcare for veterans. SCOPE: James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Research and Development (R&D) program aims to advance veteran and national healthcare through knowledge discovery, researcher development, and healthcare innovations. This request is for Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers to support research activities, which will have clinical applications in the future. The contractor shall provide brand name or equal to Thermo Scientific Ultra Low Temperature (-80°C) Freezers that meet or exceed the salient characteristics, functional and performance criteria listed below. Contractor must also provide all necessary resources (labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation) and installation of ultra-low temperature freezers at the VA Research laboratory.

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