SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Purchase and Installation of sixteen (16) -80 Vario (Model1539) Temperature Controlled Liquid Nitrogen Freezers, and four hundred and sixteen (416)13/2 Stainless Steel Vertical Freezer Rack with Locking Rods
- Notice Date
- 11/4/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 424690
— Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Office of Acquisitions, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Room 1E128, Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- N02RC52505-83
- Archive Date
- 12/6/2014
- Point of Contact
- Gwennifer K. Epps, Phone: 240-276-5445, Terry Galloway, Phone: 240-276-5384
- E-Mail Address
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eppsg@mail.nih.gov, gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov
(eppsg@mail.nih.gov, gallowaytl@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Description of Requirement The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Office of the Directory (OD), plans to procure on a sole source basis sixteen (16) Vario 1539 Temperature Controlled Liquid Nitrogen Freezers; and four hundred and sixteen (416) 13/2 Stainless Steel Vertical Freezer Rack with Locking Rod from Cryo, 7905-A Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, USA. This acquisition will be conducted under the procedures for acquiring commercial items authorized in FAR Part 12 and under the authority to use simplified procedures for commercial requirements as provided in FAR 13.501. The North American Industry Classification System code is 424690 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price type contract. It has been determined there are no opportunities to acquire green products or services for this procurement. The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is an intramural scientific Division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The CCR continually performs scientific experiments that generate biological samples that contain cellular components, extracts, DNA/RNA, proteins, serum, and other biological components. These samples require a constant ultra-low temperature of -80 degrees Celsius to preserve their integrity. CCR has a bio-repository facility space available to house ultra-low cryogenic freezers. To keep sample integrity risk to a minimum, CCR must utilize cryogenic freezers that can maintain -80 degrees Celsius using liquid nitrogen as a cooling/fuel source rather than electricity. Next, a sole source is intended for the purchase and installation of (16) ultra-low temperature cryogenic freezers into a biological repository space that has been prepared to receive the freezers. The project also includes the procurement and installation of (416) vertical freezer racks that will be placed inside the freezers to house the biological samples that need such storage. Cryo Express is the only known supplier for the MVE Vario 1539 liquid nitrogen fueled freezer that is required. The salient characteristic for this tank is the fact that it can maintain a constant temperature of -80 degrees Celsius as opposed to the other liquid nitrogen fueled cryogenic freezers that maintain a temperature in the -150 degree Celsius range. The ability to modulate the nitrogen feed to maintain a -80 degree environment is critical. Many companies offer liquid nitrogen fueled cryogenic freezers, but none offer the modulation capability to maintain a -80 temperature set point as the MVE Vario 1539. In addition, the MVE Variō TM Series is the new innovative and energy efficient alternative for ultra-low temperature to cryogenic storage. The completely dry sample storage area will maintain a user-defined temperature anywhere between -20°C and -150°C. The MVE Variō Series significantly reduces the possibility of sample contamination via contact with LN2 while providing the safety margin and consistent temperature profile, even with the lid open, that is associated with LN2 based cryogenic storage. The MVE Variō Series is able to provide all of this with less than 1% of the power consumption and approximately 70% overall operating cost savings when compared to the leading mechanical freezers. Thus based on the unique features and specifications of the Vario 1539, it is the only item that can satisfy the NIH/CCR need for liquid nitrogen fueled -80 degree Celsius freezers. Specifications of Vario 1539 are as follows: 1. User defined temperature within -20 °C to -150 °C operating range 2. Completely dry storage area 3. Consistent temperature profile, unaffected by lid openings 4. Integral Turn Tray for Easy Rack Retrieval (design provides significant ergonomic advantage for removing heavy racks from freezer) 5. No recovery time needed 6. LN2 consumption: 9 L/day 7. Power consumption, 8 W 8. Improved sample processing time due to rapid temperature recovery upon introduction of warm racks or samples 9. Safety margin (LN2 supply removed until -60 °C) a. 4 days from -80 °C b. 9 days from -150 °C 10. 72 hour rechargeable battery backup option 11. Significant ambient noise reduction 12. Password protected controller 13. Alarms and Monitoring a. 4-20 mA temperature output b. Dual chamber temperature sensors c. Event Log contains up to 30,000 unalterable, time stamped events (approx. 10 years) d. 15 user defined audio/visual alarms e. High temperature, lid open, and stuck valve discrete alarms f. RS-485 communication for remote monitoring or control 14. Affordable and simple preventative maintenance a. No expensive compressors to replace b. Approximately 70% operating cost savings compared to leading mechanical freezers (-80 °C) Based on power consumption and LN2 costs 15. Convertible asset, Can be field retrofitted to be a traditional LN2 freezer 16. Green: Environmentally Friendly a. Less than 1% of the electricity consumption compared to leading mechanical freezers (-80 °C) b. No additional HVAC required due to negligible to negative thermal load c. No ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) refrigerants d. Zero CO2 emissions e. No disposal issues; over 90% recyclable Critical Required Features - The following features are critical and must be provided: 1. Variable Operating Temperature of -20c to -150c throughout the storage space for long term stable storage. 2. Must operate with liquid nitrogen as its cooling method as the freezers are being connected to a liquid nitrogen source 3. The unit cannot utilize compressors for cooling. 4. Integral Turn Tray for Easy Rack Retrieval 5. UL Listed 6. 100% Anhydrous Vapor Phase Storage 7. Folding Stainless Steel Step 8. All Stainless Steel Construction for Maximum Equipment Life 9. Locking Lid Tab 10. Stand Alone Control Unit for Ease of Service Delivery and Installation The contractor shall deliver the item within 60 days after award to NIH/NCI Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The Contractor will be provided with the complete mailing address and point of contact. Upon delivery, contractor must notify the NCI Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to schedule the installation date and time. To be carried out by the manufacturer and shall occur within approximately one week of delivery. Payment Payment shall be made after delivery, installation, and successful operation of all sixteen (16) (model 1539) Temperature controlled Liquid Nitrogen freezers and four hundred and sixteen (416) stainless steel vertical freezer rack with locking rods. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of an invoice to the NCI COR and NIH Commercial Accounts. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party especially a small business, believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. An original and one copy of the capability statement must be received in the NCI Office of Acquisitions on or before 11:00 AM EST on, November 21, 2014. No electronic capability statements will be accepted (i.e. email or fax); an original and one copy must be sent to the NCI Office of Acquisitions at the address stated above. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (240) 276-5401 or emailed to Gwennifer Epps, Contracting Officer at ge50d@nih.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), through sam.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number N02RC52505-83 on all correspondence.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
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