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66 -- LABORATORY GLASSWARE WASHER SOL DADA0900T0120 DUE 032000 POC Purchasing Agent: Janet Rindorf (210-916-2227); Contracting Officer: Bruce Strauch (210) 916-3142) WEB: hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil, hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil. E-MAIL: janet.rindorf@amedd.army.mil, janet.rindorf@amedd.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items or servies prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included and a written solicitation not will be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ DADA0900T0120). The Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3921. This requirement is set aside for small businesses, the size standard is 750 employees. The DOD Vet Lab has a requirement for 1 Laboratory Glassware washer with the following capabilities: Mircoporcessor based control system with easy to use touch pad with menu driven software. Three (3) pre-set wash programs light, medium and heavy. Independent flushing system, spray tubes consist of tap water, wash water and DI water in each group. middle spray arch system for maximizing two level washing with the universal rack on both levels. Triple spraying system with dedicated DI pumping and 316L stainless steel final rinse pump. System provides completer corner to corner washing coverage for consistenly clean glassware. Vertical sliding power door. (2) two dosing systems for liquid and or rinse neutralizer. Gravity convection drying package with power exhaust. Automatic detergent dispensing. 316L stainless steel chamber and plumbing construction, 316L stainless steel wash pump. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: Control Power: 1 PH-50/60HZ 208/230V OPTIONS: 6" spindles, package of four (S6BW-879); open basket 8" sides (0601-006-01); multiple basekt, plastic coated, 42 tips (0601-007-00); petri dish basket 15X100MM (0601-014-00); pipette basket, up to 18" in length (0601-018-00); volumetric flask basket, 10,25,50,100ML (0601-035-00); volumetric flask basket 250,500ML (0601-036-00); protective rubbert tips, 42 per set (2006-020-S); Heikol-E case of 4 x 1GAL bottles liquid detergent (511730); Heikol-E 15 GAL container liquid detergent (511763); Heikol-E 55 GAL container liquid detergent (511771); dolly-drum 55 GAL (511773W); drum dispensing pump 55 GAL (511774W). SPECIFICATIONS: This system incorporated laser drilled spray tubes which travel back and forth directly beneath the glassware creating a moving wall of water. The spray tubes are easily removed for quick cleaning. The washer is designed to hold six (6) 12.5 X 12.5 baskets thus maximizing the wash load in a minimize time. There is also a spindle rack ssytem designed for effective cleaning of the inside of narrow neck glassware such as volumetric or Erlenmeyer flask etc. This spindle rack is the most versatile. The unusual types of glassware used in the laboratory demands this user configurable rack. The washer dimension (46X36X77) will be fully compatible with the area where it will be installed. The glassware washer must be compatible with the HEINCKLE/HOTPOINT Model 4000, a unique freatur is that racks or baskets are interchangeable in all HOTPOINT wwasher whether they are 1 year or 30 years old. The new spindle rack system can be used to upgrade the otehr washer. This washer allows manual setting of the wash cycles as well as automatic settings marking it more adaptable to our unique washing problems. This glassware washer must be able to work and share detergent with the Model 4000. NOTE: This equipment will be installed by the vendor who also must provide instructions on the use of the equipment. This equipment must include a standard warranty one (1) year on parts and labor. All responsible sources who can provide and meet the above requirements by submitting written quotations by mail or fax (210-916-3040). Evaluation/award will be based on the technically acceptable quote that offers the best value to the government. Posted 03/02/00 (W-SN430351). (0062)

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