4130--Lab Fridges & Freezers - IC 07/01/2026-09/15/2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has issued a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside solicitation for the procurement of laboratory refrigerators and freezers under NAICS code 333415, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026. The solicitation, numbered 36C26326Q0678, seeks commercial items through a Request for Quotes and is structured to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including clauses governing ethics, whistleblower protections, supply chain security, and prohibitions on specific foreign technologies such as ByteDance applications. Contract award will follow a best value trade-off approach, prioritizing technical capability as the most critical factor, followed by past performance, veteran involvement, and price, with no assigned numerical weights and no lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology. All offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and comply with subcontracting limitations, restricting non-certified subcontracting to no more than 50% of contract value for supplies, and must submit proposals in three volumes detailing pricing, administrative documentation with SF-1449 and manufacturer certifications, and a narrative demonstrating technical capability to meet required specifications including salient characteristics for TSX pharmacy refrigerators and freezers in varying capacities. Delivery is to be made FOB destination, with the final delivery location specified in the salient characteristics, and all items must meet packing and preservation requirements per VAAR 852.247-73, ensuring compatibility with common carrier standards. The Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the destination, enforcing conformance to commercial item standards and merchantable condition requirements. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (EIPP), with payment processed through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. The solicitation mandates full compliance with representation and certification requirements under FAR 52.212-3, including accurate UEI and CAGE code reporting, socioeconomic status certifications, and compliance with Buy American and Trade Agreements Act provisions. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time to Savannah Weberg, the designated Contract Specialist, and must avoid compressed or zipped files, adhering to specified formats like PDF, DOC