Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to supply and install a walk‑in cooler/freezer unit at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The procurement is set‑aside for SDVOSBs, includes a mandatory site‑visit for measurement, and the deadline for offer submission has been extended to early November 2026. The work involves delivering a 35 °F cooler and a –10 °F freezer, each built to detailed insulated panel specifications, with full hardware, accessories, and field‑installation to meet federal building and energy codes.
• Supply two insulated walk‑in units (cooler and freezer) with specified dimensions, panel thicknesses, stucco finish, and associated hardware (doors, hinges, lights, thermostats, ramps, etc.).
• Perform field installation at the VA health‑care facility, sealing panels, modifying ceiling panels on‑site, and complying with IBC, UL‑1715, and IECC energy requirements.
• Must be a certified SDVOSB; up to 50 % of contract value may be subcontracted to non‑SDVOSBs, and the SBA Non‑Manufacturer Rule applies unless a waiver is in place.
• Offer deadline: 06 Nov 2026 10:00 AM CST (extended by Amendment 0003).
• Site‑visit scheduled for 27 Oct 2026 09:30 AM CST (attendance confirmation required by 21 Oct 2026).