7320-- Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer_100% SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 1 at the VA Boston Healthcare System, is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed price contract to procure a worktop, self-contained blast chiller/shock freezer and associated accessories for the Nutrition and Food Service at the VAMC West Roxbury, MA campus. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), falling under NAICS code 333415. The acquisition focuses on the American Panel brand Model AP7BCF70-2-C-P or an equivalent product that meets detailed specifications including capacity for seven 18x26 inch pans, rapid chilling and freezing times, stainless steel construction, and specific refrigeration standards. The solicitation specifies requirements such as thaw capability, sanitation ozone generator, food probes, USB interface, and casters, stressing adherence to OEM standards to avoid gray market or counterfeit items. Delivery is scheduled Monday through Friday during business hours. Quotations must comply with all terms including warranty coverage, proper licensing, and certification proving SDVOSB status. Vendors are to submit a single best price quote by April 10, 2026, with proposals evaluated based on the lowest price meeting all line-item requirements. The contract includes clauses ensuring the supply of new OEM equipment only, and all submissions must affirm acceptance of the solicitation’s terms and conditions.