Biosafety Cabinets
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.
It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below.
Responses to this notice shall include the following:
Company Name, Address, phone, website
Point of contact with phone and email
DUNS number, Cage Code and Tax ID Number
Contract # if item quoted is on a GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP or other Contract vehicle
Type of small business e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, etc
Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work and example of products or brand name items as appropriate.
Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No pricing or quote is requested with this posting.
Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov.
No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only. Vendors interested in providing an offer will have to respond to a solicitation announcement published separately.
No additional information is available other than what is noted in this posting. All interested parties are instructed not to call the individual VA medical centers requesting more information.
The New Mexico VA Health Care System located at 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, has a requirement for 2 each Biosafety Cabinets.
NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to bonnie.conrad@va.gov; and shall be received no later than June 28th, 2018 @ 12pm EST.
The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112.
This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement for the following:
2 Each Biosafety Cabinets.
This request is Brand Name or Equal for 2 each Thermo Scientific 1300 series Biological Safety Cabinets, Model# 1351.
Biosafety Cabinet Salient Characteristics
Green Features Energy efficient
Product Size -
Description 5 ft. Cabinet Width Package: Includes Cabinet, Manual Adjustable Height Stand, Factory installed UV Light, 1 set of armrests
Certifications/Compliance NSF/ANSI 49, UL, CE
Chamber Material SmartCoat
Dimensions (L x W x H) Exterior 31.5 x 63 x 61.8 in. (80 x 160 x 156.8cm)
Sash Opening (Metric) 20.3cm
Type Class II, Type A2
Width (English) Exterior 63 in.
Width (Metric) Exterior 160cm
Electrical Requirements 120V 50/60Hz
Filter Efficiency 99.995% MPPS
Filter Type H14 HEPA EN 1822, 99.995% MPPS
Height (English) Exterior 61.8 in.
Height (English) Max. Opening 21 in.
Height (Metric) Exterior 156.8cm
Height (Metric) Max. Opening 53.5cm
Hertz 50/60Hz
Item Description Width: 60 in.; 8 in. window; Coated interior cabinet walls; 120V 50/60Hz
Length (English) Exterior 31.5 in.
Length (Metric) Exterior 80cm
Load Bearing Capacity (English) 110 lb.
Load Bearing Capacity (Metric) 50kg
Sash Opening (English) 8 in.
Service Fixtures 6 (3 on each side)
Voltage 120V
Bonnie Conrad
bonnie.conrad@va.gov
bonnie.conrad@va.gov
