6640--Core Laboratory Refrigerator and Blood Bank Freezer

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bronx VAMC, intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to HELMER, INC. for the procurement of additional Core Laboratory Refrigerator and Blood Bank Freezer Equipment. This sole source award is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation due to the availability of only one source that meets the urgent requirement, citing reasons such as urgency and exclusive licensing or brand considerations. The contract falls under the NAICS code 333415, related to Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, and will be executed through the Federal Supply Schedules as a follow-on requirement. The notice explicitly states that it is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, and while interested parties may submit capability statements for future consideration, no reimbursement will be provided for any proprietary information submitted, nor will there be capability briefings or telephonic inquiries. The government plans to award the contract on or about August 16, 2022, to HELMER, INC., located at 14400 Bergen Blvd, Noblesville, IN. The contracting office involved is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242), based in Albany, NY. The designated point of contact for this contract is Wilmen Joa, who can be reached via email for further relevant communications. This action supports the urgent operational need for the specified laboratory refrigeration equipment to maintain critical healthcare functions within the VA healthcare system.