66--36C24E-19-AP-0331 | 501-19-3-357-0290 | Ultra Low Freezers (contact david older, requested additional qty)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Albuquerque VA Research Service, plans to award a contract on a sole source basis to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, to supply 20 Thermo Scientific TSX70086D Ultra Low freezers along with associated warranty and service support. This procurement is conducted under specific federal acquisition regulations and the VA Acquisition Regulation due to the need for consistent equipment brand compatibility with existing units at the site. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, other responsible sources who are Original Equipment Manufacturers or authorized dealers of the specified equipment may submit capability statements by a stated deadline to be considered. The contract opportunity was posted in August 2019, and the solicitation number for reference is 36C24E19Q0141, with the related NAICS code 339113. The procurement office is located in Pittsburgh, PA under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Rpo East office. Interested parties were instructed to direct capability statements via email to a designated contact, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The decision to pursue competitive procurement beyond the sole source negotiation is at the government's discretion based on responses received. The contract aims to ensure continuity in specialized freezer equipment critical to the VA’s research operations.