# Refrigerator Blood Bank

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26225q1475

- Solicitation number: 36C26225Q1475
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 262-Network Contract Office 22 (36C262)
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Place of performance: Los Angeles
- First posted: September 4, 2025
- Last posted: September 4, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/67a74b07b4264bf7945e4eac57b872b9/view

## Description

This amendment is to notify any and all interested parties that this Sources Sought is BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO, not brand name only. -Ensure your submissions are either brand name or equal to the requested refrigerator. And that proposed equal to products meet all technical requirements per the Salient Characteristics posted. -This amendment does not change response due dates. -To recap,the following information is provided so you can view the brand name asked for.

**Brand Name:**

**Helmer Scientific Model:** iBR256-GX i.Series Blood Bank Refrigerators, 56 cu ft (1586 Liters) Overall Exterior Dimensions (wxhxd): 59 x 79.6 x 40 in variable capacity compressor (VCC) and natural hydrocarbon refrigerants to ensure optimal temperature uniformity, recovery and stability, efficiently manage energy consumption and meet evolving environmental regulations. Optimized temperature uniformity, recovery and stability to create the best environment for blood storage possible.

Must be Energy Star® certified with reduced energy consumption (50-65% more efficient than traditional technologies). Quiet operation (50 dB) Touchscreen user interface with password protection to provide advanced monitoring and information to ensure protection of stored product. Cabinet must meet or exceed performance standards required by the medical and scientific industries. Contain adjustable, liquid-tight drawers for containment of spills. Shall have a rear access port.

Warranty to cover 7 years compressor, 2 years parts, and 1 year labor Storage Volume 56 cu ft (1586 L) | 1008 Blood bags Temperature Range +2°C to +10°C Set Point +4°C Electrical Power 115V 60Hz | 220-240V 50/60Hz Maximum Current 4.3A | 2.5A Facility Supply Rating Branch circuit with earth ground, meeting plug/cord ratings as well as local electrical safety codes and requirements 110-120V AC: 15 A (minimum)

**220-240V AC:** 10 A (minimum) Power Plug/Power Cord Length NEMA 5-15 hospital-grade | 115V 60Hz, 8 to 10 ft (2.4-3.0m) Certification/Agency Listing QPS (Certified to UL and CSA Standards) Ambient Operating Temperature +15°C to +32°C | +59°F to +90°F

## Publications

- September 4, 2025: Sources sought, due September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 2472db8af36f48a1ac759a24c7e25bfc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2472db8af36f48a1ac759a24c7e25bfc/view
- September 4, 2025: Sources sought, due September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 67a74b07b4264bf7945e4eac57b872b9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/67a74b07b4264bf7945e4eac57b872b9/view

## Points of contact

- Diaz, Marcos, Contract Specialist, Marcos.DIaz@va.gov

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