SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Biosafety Cabinet
- Notice Date
- 3/17/2022 9:29:34 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26222Q0576
- Response Due
- 3/18/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 04/17/2022
- Point of Contact
- won.chae@va.gov, Won Chae, Phone: (562) 766-2315
- E-Mail Address
-
won.chae@va.gov
(won.chae@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Page 1 of 7 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES-SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources-sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources-sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1000 Employees). Responses to this sources-sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources-sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources-sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking Brand Name or Equal Biosafety Cabinet including installation and training that meets the following salient characteristics for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System: Salient Characteristics/Specification Must be an ISO Class 5 Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) Shall be Class 2 Type A2 BSC Shall be 115 Volt AC/60Hz Shall maintain a minimum inflow speed of 100 linear feet per minute at the opening on its face Shall offer a choice of 8 , 10 and 12 work access openings that are NSF approved Shall have SingleAirflowSensor airflow monitoring Shall have a Flow Gard control system Shall be made of stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design Shall have standard RIGHT cord pass through Shall have metal, non-flammable diffuser All surfaces cleanable Item Information: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ LABGARD NU-543-400 CLASS II, TYPE A2 BIOSAFETY CABINET Nominal Width: 4-feet (1.2m) FlowGard Electronic Control System Single Digital Dual Thermistor Airflow Sensor Ultra-high Efficiency 3/4 HP DC/ECM Motor External LED Lighting Removable Single Piece Stainless Steel, Dished Worksurface with Prop-up Ergonomic PVC Armrest Stainless Steel Smooth Interior, Outlets Front Fairing, Cord Pass Through Right Sidewall 10-inch (254 mm) Access Opening, Manual Adjustable, Tempered Glass 115V, 60Hz, 20 Amp, NEMA 5-20P, Made in USA Outlets, Qty 2 Duplex, NEMA 5-15R, 3 Amp Max, 115V No UV Light, Field Retrofittable 3-inch (76 mm) Supply, 12-inch (305 mm) Exhaust Metal Frame Separatorless 99.99% @ 0.3 Micron HEPA Filters with Permanent Plenum 5 Year Parts and Labor Warranty including HEPA filters (supply and exhaust, but excluding prefilters, if present) No UV Light, NON-Field Retrofittable LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-543-410UB00 0002 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ IV BAR WITH HOOKS AND 3 HEIGHT LOCATIONS FOR 4-FEET (1.2m) CABINET WIDTH LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-4M262 0003 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ TELESCOPING BASE STAND, 4-FEET (1.2m), LEG LEVELERS LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-500-101 0004 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ ERGOTRON WORKSTATION FOR TELESCOPING BASE STAND LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-500-141 0005 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ SEISMIC BRACKETS, FLOOR MOUNT FOR TELESCOPING BASE STAND LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-5M460 0006 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ 10"" (254mm) DIAMETER VFC EXHAUST CANOPY WITH EXHAUST MONITOR (115v) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-911-402 0007 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ FLEX DUCT KIT (8ft., 8"" DIAMETER) (2.5m, 203mm DIAMETER) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NU-940-003 GRAND TOTAL __________________ The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hub zone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes. (9) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? (10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (11) Please provide your DUNS number. (12) Please provide a list of detail requirements and drawings. *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items"" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to won.chae@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday March 18, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice shall not be considered as requests to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Healthcare System 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda 92357, USA
- Zip Code: 92357
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 92357
- Record
- SN06271412-F 20220319/220317230104 (samdaily.us)
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