Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole‑source contract with LabRepCo for two TwinGuard Ultra‑Low Temperature Upright Freezers (model MDF‑DU703VXHA‑PA) to be placed at the White River Junction VA Healthcare System. The freezers must support storage of irreplaceable pre‑clinical and clinical bio‑fluid samples (blood, saliva) from Veterans. Unique features required include dual independent auto‑cascade cooling systems, insulated inner doors, continuous temperature logging, predictive analytics, and audible/visual alarms. Market research indicates no other manufacturer provides this dual‑system capability, justifying the sole‑source approach under FAR 13.106‑1(b). Responses demonstrating a competitive advantage must be submitted by September 8, 2026.
• Quantity: 2 ultra‑low temperature upright freezers
• Model: TwinGuard MDF‑DU703VXHA‑PA
• Required capabilities: dual independent cooling, temperature stability, alarms, data logging, predictive analytics
• Location: White River Junction VA Healthcare System, Vermont
• Sole‑source justification: unique dual‑system design not available from other vendors
• Response deadline: 10:00 AM EST, 8 Sep 2026 (email to Contracting Officer)
• NAICS: 333415 (Industrial and Commercial Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing)
• PSC/FSC: 4110