Refrigerators & Freezers for Bakersfield CBOC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from vendors for the provision of brand name or equal commercial supplies of Helmer Scientific Refrigerators and Freezers. The equipment is required for the Bakersfield VA Clinic, which is part of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The clinic provides primary care, dental, women's health, audiology, eye clinic, physical therapy, mental health, telehealth, pathology, and laboratory services, among others. The required equipment includes undercounter freezers, pharmacy refrigerators, and undercounter pharmacy refrigerators with specific features such as temperature range, storage volume, and alarm systems. • The undercounter freezer must have a 5.3 cubic feet capacity, bacteria-resistant powder coating, and a temperature range of -15°C to -30°C. • The pharmacy refrigerator must have a 13.3 cu ft capacity, a temperature range of +2°C to +10°C, and a digital microprocessor temperature controller with built-in alarms. • The undercounter pharmacy refrigerator must have a 5.3 Cu Ft capacity, a temperature set point of 5°C, and a touchscreen user interface. The vendor must ensure that the equipment meets the physical, functional, and performance characteristics listed in the Statement of Work. The vendor is also responsible for delivering and installing the equipment after receipt of the purchase order.