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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 12, 2013 FBO #4218
DOCUMENT

66 -- KC Cage & Rack Washers - Attachment

Notice Date

6/10/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15;4101 S 4th Street Trafficway;Leavenworth KS 66048
 

ZIP Code

66048
 

Solicitation Number

VA25513Q1027
 

Archive Date

6/15/2013
 

Point of Contact

David Nelson
 

E-Mail Address

6-1979<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs NETWORK Contracting Office 15 is seeking potential vendors for the purchase of animal medical research items. Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Kansas City VAMC, Kansas City VAMC 4801 Linwood Blvd Kansas City, MO 64128-2226. If you can meet all of the requirements for this purchase, please respond to this sources sought by email to David Nelson. The e-mail address is david.nelson99@va.gov. Responses must be received no later than 11:00 A.M. Central Standard Time, on June 14, 2013. The following information is required: 1. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) & Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) (This information can be obtained from your Central Contractor Registration). 2. Name of firm w/address, phone and email address of point of contact. 3. State if your company is a certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, Hub Zone Small Business, or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. 4. Provide product brochures that demonstrate that your product can meet the requirements for this purchase. No telephone responses will be accepted. Statement of Requirements This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must be compatible with existing equipment that has already been purchased and is currently in use at the station. The Kansas City VA Medical Center is requesting a Tecniplast animal research cage & rack washers as Brand name or equal as listed below which must be compatible with existing that is currently in use at the station. Must meet or exceed the following characteristics as stated below and as per Price/ Cost Schedule: 1 (ea.) Item #CW 650 (Cabinet Washer) o2 door - Steam heating with exhaust fan and flat universal loading basket. Includes (9LAV65IC) Full chamber thermal and acoustic insulation and (9USASCKIT) Connection kit. Machine overall dimensions: 77.9 x 41.3 x 89.9 h " (1980 x 1050 x 2283 h mm) All utility connections (water, electricity, steam, condense return, compressed air and exhaust vapour) are positioned on the top of the roof. oFive (5) Fully Programmable wash cycles oEight (8) - Ten (10) Minute Rodents Wash Cycle oMinimal Water Consumed Per Cycle oBase and sump 12 gauge Stainless Steel Construction Featuring Full Thermal and Acoustic Insulation oDoor panels: 304 stainless steel, 16 gauge. oExterior panels: 304 stainless steel, 14 gauge. oSteam coils: Type 304 stainless steel. oInternal steam piping: Type 304 Stainless steel. oDrain piping: Type 304 stainless steel. oInsulation: Non-flammable rigid polystyrene foam oFactory installed cycle phase time, temperature, alarms and other key operations settings. oAt least twelve (12) Oscillating Wash Arms oMinimum of 132 jets at 30 PSI with 100 ° Pattern type, 316 Stainless Steel oSeparate wash and rinse circuits within concentric piping oSingle (1) Dosing Pump for Alkaline Detergent oSingle Point Utility Connections (Except Drain) oLess than 72 dBA noise level oNon Proprietary Controls and Components oRounded Corners to Prevent Dirt Trapping in Corners of Chambers oAll maintenance can be performed directly from the front of the machine. oStores record of each cycle's operating characteristics in the control system and available for download via communication port or integral printer. oBack-up cycle program memory and permits completion of cycle upon restoration of power following a power disruption. oCycle Program Memory: Up to 5 factory installed programs and custom named programs. oProgramming: oMilitary time expressed in minutes/seconds. oFahrenheit or Centigrade temperature expressed in tenths of a degree increments. oRequires doors and service panels to be completely closed to start or continue operation. oStops operation if door is opened during operation. oElectrical: 480v, 60Hz, 3 Ph + GND (12.5-50) A oSteam: ¾" inch NPT; Filtered and dry, 44 - 72 psi. oCondensate Return: ½" inch NPT. oHot Water: ¾" inch NPT; 29 - 44 psi; 60 - 140 degree F. Hardness CaCO3 ? 150 ppm (15 ° Fr.) oExhaust: 8 inch (180 mm) diameter corrosion-resistant sealed duct. Balanced for 360 CFM. Maximum ductwork resistance 20 mm (200 Pa) H2O. oFloor Drain: 2 in. (50mm) floor drain. o 1 (ea.) Item # GPRW 900 (Rack Washer) oNinety Nine (99) Programmable Wash Cycles oEight (8) Minute Rodents Wash Cycle oMinimal Water Consumed Per Cycle oStainless steel construction featuring full thermal and acoustic insulation oLess than 70dBA Noise Level oDouble Layered "Full" Tempered Glass Door(s) "Provides Better Room to Room Visibility" oInflatable Gasket Insures an Airtight Chamber oInterlocking Door(s) and Two Safety BARS for Added Personnel Safety oMinimum of (112) Wash and (64) Rinse Nozzles / Oscillating Arms / 171 gallons of Water at 40 PSI oBase and sump: Type 304 stainless steel, 12 gauge. oDoor panels: Type 304 stainless steel, 16 gauge. oExterior panels: Type 304 stainless steel, 14 gauge. oSpray header and jets: Type 316 Stainless Steel. oSeparate Wash and Rinse Circuits with Concentric Piping (Wash & Rinse Water NEVER mix) oRemovable Floor Grates with Adjustable Guides for Multiple Types of Logistics oTool-free "Self Cleaning" Filter oSingle Point Utility Connections (Except Drain) oOrbital Welded Stainless Steel Piping oTri-Clamp Connections (Piping and Components) oNon Proprietary Controls and Component (the only proprietary component is the airtight gasket) oSeries 900GP Shallow sump or pit-less configuration Rackwasher 1 insulated clear glass door - steam or electrical heating including (9LAVSC902GP) 2nd insulated clear glass door for pass-through application and (9USASCKIT) connection kit. oMicroprocessor, PLC controller and electronic components shall be housed in insulated control box located with mechanical area of the washer. oControl box is CE compliant. oMain control panel at load end of washer. oSecondary (non-control) panel at un-load end of washer. oOperator interface: oBacklit color touch screen LCD digital display. oLanguage: English, French, and Spanish required. oInformation display on control panel includes but is not limited to: oStored Cycle name for operator selection. oPre-programmed cycle parameter data. oReal time in-process cycle performance data oElectrical: 480v, 60Hz, 3 Ph + GND 25a oSteam: 1.50 inch NPT; Filtered and dry, 44 - 72 psi. oCondensate Return: 0.75 inch NPT. oHot Water: 1 inch NPT; 29 - 44 psi; 60 - 140 degree F. Hardness CaCO3 ? 150 ppm (15 ° Fr.) oCooling Water: 0.75 inch NPT; 29 - 44 psi; 45-50 degree F. oCompressed Air: 0.50 inch NPT; 1.83 CFM, 87 psi. oExhaust: 8 inch (180 mm) diameter corrosion-resistant sealed duct. Balanced for 590 CFM. Maximum ductwork resistance 35 mm (350 Pa) H2O. oFloor Drain: 10 inch x 10 inch (250 mm) floor sink with 4 inch connection. INSTALLATION oInstallation Sequence: shall allow for continuous vivarium operations if required. oFinal utility connections shall be performed by on-site General Contractor. oInterface with Other Products: Coordinate for proper installation of mechanical, plumbing and electrical services. FIELD TESTING, DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINNING oSite Commissioning oPerform after completion of installation. oPerform by manufacturer's personnel. oWitness by Customer's representatives. oTurn over equipment to Customer's in an approved condition and: oWhen agreed functional tests have been executed and approved. oAfter test running and notification by the manufacturer. Manufacturer shall provide on-site training. oTraining shall include but not be limited to the following: oOperator/Basic Training: oFor Customer's personnel required to operate the system. oCourse description includes but shall not be limited to: oOverall system description. oSafety regulations. oStart up and shut down of the System. oSystem documentation. oTrouble shooting and error handling. Maintenance Training: oFor operation supervisor and facility's maintenance personnel. In addition to items listed under Operator/Basic Training, this course includes, but shall not be limited to: oManufacturer's maintenance services. oMaintenance required. oControl system program survey. oChange control system program parameters. oSpare parts list. oSpare parts kit.
 

Web Link

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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/LeVAMC/VAMCKS/VA25513Q1027/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA255-13-Q-1027 VA255-13-Q-1027.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=799368&FileName=VA255-13-Q-1027-000.docx)

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Record

SN03085517-W 20130612/130611001040-44066798aa38698b67846af870425eb4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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