SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - Helmer iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft. for VA Manila Outpatient Clinic
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes ONLY. It does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources capable of providing the required equipment. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Manila Outpatient Clinic is seeking potential sources capable of providing two (2) units Helmer iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft, (Brand name or Equal).
The essential/significant physical, functional or performance characteristics of the requirement are:
Application, Rating, & Electrical Data
Application
High performance storage of medical and scientific products
Storage Volume
44.9 cu ft | 1271 L
Temperature Range
+2°C to +10°C
Set Point
+5°C
Electrical Power
115V 60Hz | 220-240V 50-60Hz
Certification/Agency Listing
QPS (Certified to UL and CSA Standards)
IEC/UL61010-2-011: 2016 | IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD1:2016 ETL certified to NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard
Energy Star
Yes, ENERGY STAR® Certified High Performance Refrigerator
Ambient Operating Temperature
+15°C to +32°C | +59°F to +90°F
Refrigeration
Refrigeration System
VCC compressor-based, forced-air hydrocarbon
Compressor
Hermetic, variable speed (VCC). Rated speed range: 1300-4000 rpm
Condenser Type
Air-cooled fin and tube, sealed
Defrost Method
Automatic
Refrigerant
R600a, Isobutane, EPA SNAP compliant
Controller / Configuration Settings
User Interface
i.C3® color touchscreen, door mounted, 7in | 177mm, °C or °F
Power Switch
On/Off
Controller Type
Microprocessor with touchscreen input & display
Security
Lockable doors, password protected settings
Control Sensor
RTD, stainless steel
iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft (1271 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration
Communication Ports
USB, Remote alarm contacts, RJ45 (Ethernet). API available for Ethernet connectivity development
Power Failure Alarm
Yes
High/Low Alarms - Tests
Yes, fully adjustable, automatic (Peltier) testing
Door Ajar Alarm
Yes, fully adjustable
Condenser Temperature Alarm
Yes, fully adjustable
Min/Max Temperature
Yes, display and reset
Download
Yes, via USB. CSV and PDF
Event Log
Yes, all alarms, door openings, download via USB
Temperature Log
Yes, download via USB
Interactive Temperature Graph
Yes
Temperature Monitoring Ballast
Yes, two 4 oz bottles with screw caps, solid ballasts optional
Battery Back-up
Yes, 20 hr. display & alarm back up for i.C3® touchscreen | Rechargeable 12V, lead acid
Interior Storage (w x h x d)
2 ventilated, powder coated shelves, adjustable
22.5 x 21.9 in | 572 x 557 mm, 100 lb | 46 kg max capacity/shelf
12 ventilated, powder coated, pull-out drawers, adjustable
21.5 x 3.9 x 22 in | 546 x 100 x 560 mm, 100 lb | 46 kg max capacity/drawer
iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft (1271 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration
Options | Accessories
Stainless steel interior, Chart recorder, Chart paper, Leveling feet, Solid ballast, Remote alarms, Floor and Wall bracket kit, Seismic anchoring kit, Storage trays, Screen protector, Locking drawer, Solid or heated glass doors, Top cover, Side-wall access ports, Temperature validation, Validation guide (IQ/OQ), Extended warranty
Certificate of Calibration
Yes, generated with ISO 17025 certified, NIST traceable thermometer
Warranty
Rel.i Plus Warranty - 7 years compressor, 2 years parts, 1 year labor
Outside US and Canada - Contact your distributor for warranty information
The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 333415 Air-Conditioning and warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing with Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
No set-aside determination has been made at this time. The Government is seeking information to support acquisition planning and any applicable socioeconomic determination.
Only firms interested and capable should send their information and any questions by email to Cristina.lansangan@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, August 19, 2026.
Please provide the following information in your response:
Company Name and UEI
Point of Contact: Name, Phone Number and E-mail address
SBA Socio-economic Status
Capability Statement
Indicate whether this equipment is available under GSA/FSS/NAC contract, including contract number and expiry date
Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable)
Estimated Price
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this request that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government will not compensate an offeror for providing information in response to this notice. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at its discretion.
