6640 -- Two Mobile Blood Bank Refrigerators

2026-11-03

Page 4 of 4 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION . TWO MOBILE BLOOD BANK REFRIGERATOR DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation . All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly . IAW FAR 15 . 201 ( e ), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract . Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI . SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement . This is a RFI only . The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333415 ( size standard of 1250 Employees ). Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions . After review of the responses to this RFI , a solicitation announcement may be published . Responses to this RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement . The Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office , is seeking sources that can provide Two Blood Refrigerators Laboratory Freezers that at a minimum meet the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA Southern AZ Healthcare System : Principal of Measure : Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Temperature Range : Maintain storage temperatures between 1Â ° C 6Â ° C Capacity : Minimum Internal Dimensions Length : 10 x Width : 7 x Deep : 10 Temperature Uniformity : +/- 1 . 0Â ° C Mobility : Must be able to move easily on sturdy wheels Display : Visible temperature display on the outside Temperature Port : The equipment must have external temperature port ready for data loggers . Alarms Must have an audible and visual alarm for high and low temperature and low battery . Battery Run Time : Equal to or greater than 12 hours Recharge Time : 10 hours max External Dimensions : Maximum External Dimensions Length : 48 x Width : 24 x Height : 48 Voltage : 100 - 240VAC Frequency : 50 - 60 Hz Standards : Must be AABB ( Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies ) and FDA standards compliant product Energy - Star Certified Warranty : Must include 1 - year manufacturer s warranty Brand name Info : BIOFRIDGE BFT - 15 The information identified above is intended to be descriptive , not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory . It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies / services that fulfill the required specifications . 1 . Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing no phone calls will be taken . The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research , to make appropriate acquisition decisions , and to gain knowledge of Small Business Capability , including Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses ( SDVOSB / VOSB ) interested and capable of performing the work . 2 . The NAICS for this requirement is NACIS 333415 Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing , ( size standard of 1250 Employees ) 3 . Interested and capable Contractors should respond to this notice not later than 10 : 00 am ( pst ) on 4 / 21 / 2026 by providing the following via email only to Joanne Woo , Contract Specialist , at joanne . woo @ va . gov The subject line of the email shall include , RFI 36C26226Q0638 Mobile Blood Bank Refrigerator and COMPANY NAME ( name of interested company ) Please provide the information below : Company Name : DUNS Number : Address : Point of Contact Name : Phone No : Email : Business size information Select all that applies : o Small Business o Emerging Small Business o Small Disadvantaged Business o Certified under Section 8 ( a ) of the Small Business Act o HubZone o Woman Owned o Certified Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ( registered in VetBiz . gov ) o Veteran Owned Small Business ( registered in VetBiz . gov ) FSS / GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS / GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date NASA SEWP Contract Holder Yes No NASA SEWP Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date ( a ) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract ? If so , please provide the contract number . ( b ) If you are an FSS GSA / NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder , are the items / services you are providing information for available on your schedule / contract ? ( c ) Please submit a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to provide and deliver the product within 30 days . Respondents are also encouraged to provide specific examples ( e . g . contract number , point of contact information ) of the Contractor s experience providing the same or similar supplies to that described above requirements . ( d ) Please provide general pricing of your products / services for market research purposes . 4 . SDVOSB / VOSB respondents . ( a ) If respondent is VOSB or SDVOSB , respondent is encouraged to provide proof of vet certification . In addition , SDVOSB / VOSB Contractors are asked to acknowledge that they understand the limitations on sub - contracting pursuant to FAR 52 . 219 - 14 , Limitations on Sub - Contracting , which will be included in the impending solicitation . Further SDVOSB / VOSB contractors are asked to respond that they are capable of providing the requested services keeping within the parameters of this clause . ( b ) Small businesses , including SDVOSB / VOSBS , are also advised that per 13 CFR , Â § 125 . 6 the prime contractor ' s limitations on subcontracting are as follows : ( 1 ) General . In order to be awarded a full or partial small business set - aside contract with a value greater than the simplified threshold , an 8 ( a ) contract , an SDVO SBC contract , a HUBZone contract , a WOSB or EDWOSB contract pursuant to part 127 of this chapter , a small business concern must agree that : ( 2 ) In the case of a contract for services ( except construction ), it will not pay more than 50 % of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated . Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50 % subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded . Please indicate if you would utilize a subcontractor in performing the requirement and supply the information below . Yes No The results of this market research will assist in the determination if a set - aside is in the best interest . Please complete this information for sub - contractor . Company Name : DUNS Number : Address : Contact Name : Phone No : Email : Business size information Select all that applies : o Small Business o Emerging Small Business o Small Disadvantaged Business o Certified under Section 8 ( a ) of the Small Business Act o HubZone o Woman Owned o Certified Service - Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ( registered in VetBiz . gov ) o Veteran Owned Small Business ( registered in VetBiz . gov ) 6 . Please note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB , who are certified in VetCert , can provide the product , VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U . S . C . Â § 8127 . Â 7 . All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management ( SAM ) database found at https :// www . sam . gov . Registration must include Representations and Certifications . -- End of Sources Sought Announcement --

Arizona

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