Rural Food Locker Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs Food Security Office is conducting a Sources‑Sought market research effort to assess commercial availability of a “Rural Food Locker Program” for five rural sites. The VA seeks a contractor (prime or subcontractor) to furnish, install, and support a smart locker food system that meets a detailed set of technical and operational requirements: a single‑point 220 V single‑phase connection per terminal; dual‑temperature (refrigeration and freezing) lockers; cellular communications; ADA‑compliant, touchscreen access using a single reusable ID/PIN (no smartphone/app needed); a minimum of 12 large lockers; Department of Energy‑efficient design; compliance with National Sanitation Foundation standards; UL‑approved electrical components; warranty covering all parts and labor; and full software licensing, cloud hosting, and temperature‑monitoring support. The exterior must be capable of being wrapped with a VA‑approved logo. The contractor must also provide 24‑hour emergency response (maximum two‑hour arrival), site safety and accessibility assessments, employee training, and maintain current criminal background checks for all assigned personnel. Respondents are asked to supply commercial‑availability data (pricing sources, delivery schedules, warranties, terms and conditions), indicate interest as a prime or team member, describe existing subcontracting or joint‑venture arrangements, provide business details (UEI, contact information, size, NAICS/PSC recommendation), summarize relevant experience on similarly sized/complex projects, and note any GSA Federal Supply Schedule or other ordering vehicles usable by the VA. All comments on the draft Performance Work Statement must be submitted using the Microsoft Word comment tool. The response deadline is 12:00 p.m. (local) on 22 April 2026.

Notice ID

4545a10fa610409193cc3b5e410d6343

Solicitation Number

36C10X26Q0127

NAICS Code

N/A

Classification Code

N/A