Description
The Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors—particularly SDVOSB, VOSB, small, emerging, or other‑than‑small businesses—that can supply and install brand‑name or equal “Leer Combo” indoor walk‑in coolers and freezers for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Center in North Chicago, IL. The equipment includes a large combined walk‑in cooler/freezer unit (approximately 44’6” × 31’7” × 8’6”), with separate freezer and cooler compartments, UL‑listed components, NSF‑listed, EISA‑compliant, and a suite of accessories (doors, lighting, heated frames, ramps, etc.). The solicitation references NAICS 333415 (commercial/industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing) and requires vendors to submit SAM UEI, business size, socio‑economic status, and other standard certifications. No price or contract award details are provided; responses are due by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on 6 Oct 2026.
• Location: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Center, North Chicago, IL 60064‑3048
• Equipment: “Leer Combo” indoor walk‑in cooler/freezer (custom dimensions, multiple temperature zones)
• Required certifications: SDVOSB/VOSB eligibility (if applicable), SAM registration, size standards, etc.
• Submission deadline: 06 Oct 2026, 10:00 a.m. CT
• Contact: Contracting Officer Jennifer Mead (email & phone provided)
• Type: Sources‑sought market research (Request for Information)
• NAICS: 333415