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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the LAB FREEZERS product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (ot... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the LAB FREEZERS product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Follett® brand name or equal Lab Freezers on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver LAB FREEZERS to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE The Lab Freezers are designed to store laboratory products and samples. These freezers are usually made with a corrosion-resistant interior, minimizing the risk of adulteration, contamination, and/or corrosion of contents. The Lab Freezers provide dependable long-term storage. The following Contract Line Items are being considered: Contract Line Items Manufacture Part Number Description 0001 Follett Products, LLC FZR25-LB-RHTKPS Upright freezer with 24.6 cu ft of nominal capacity. (4) full, epoxy-coated shelves, adjustable in 1/2" (1.27 cm) increments. Environmentally responsible R404a refrigeration system to include an integral top-mounted module with 3/4 hp compressor and air-cooled condenser. 7" LCD capacitive touchscreen with user selectable C or F. Event and data logging with USB download capability. Air circulation system to duct air through back plenum openings with front face return. Storage area to be insulated with CFC-free, high density polyurethane foam. 9' (2.7 m) power cord with NEMA 5-20 90º hospital-grade plug. UL listed. right hinged; solid heated door; keypad. 0002 Follett Products, LLC FZR25-LB-LHTKPS Upright freezer with 24.6 cu ft of nominal capacity. (4) full, epoxy-coated shelves, adjustable in 1/2" (1.27 cm) increments. Environmentally responsible R404a refrigeration system to include an integral top-mounted module with 3/4 hp compressor and air-cooled condenser. 7" LCD capacitive touchscreen with user selectable C or F. Event and data logging with USB download capability. Air circulation system to duct air through back plenum openings with front face return. Storage area to be insulated with CFC-free, high density polyurethane foam. 9' (2.7 m) power cord with NEMA 5-20 90º hospital-grade plug. UL listed. left hinged; solid heated door; keypad. 0003 Follett Products, LLC FZR25-PL-RHTKPS Upright -30C plasma freezer, single door, 24.5 cu ft capacity, with LCD touch screen user interface, right-hinged stainless steel door with ADA-compliant full-length locking handle, stainless steel construction on interior/exterior, integral data and event logging, user-programmable temperature display and integral alarming functions, 6" chart recorder, heavy-duty dual casters, 8 stainless steel full-extension drawers. Meets AABB and FDA requirements for storage of blood plasma at -30C. Voltage: 115/60. right hinged, keypad. 0004 Follett Products, LLC FZR25-PL-LHTKPS Upright -30C laboratory and pharmacy freezer, single door, 24.5 cu ft capacity, with LCD touch screen user interface, right-hinged stainless steel door with ADA-compliant full-length locking handle, stainless steel construction on interior/exterior, integral data and event logging, user-programmable temperature display and integral alarming functions, top temperature probe and 16 oz bottle of glycerine, heavy-duty dual casters, 4 epoxy-coated shelves. Voltage: 115/60. left hinged, keypad. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Follett® Lab Freezers as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: CLIN s 0001-0004 apply to the following SC s SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC Literature Map Follett Products, LLC Freezers: Lab Page # Thermo Fisher Scientific Page # SC 1 Freezers: Lab must be medical grade designed to store hospital laboratory products and specimens. Literature Review 1, 5 2 SC 2 Freezers: Lab must have a temperature range between -18 degrees Celsius and -38 degrees Celsius. Literature Review 4, 8 11, 14 SC 3 Freezers: Lab must be upright. Literature Review 1, 5 11, 14 SC4 Freezers: Lab must have a single door with option for right swing or left swing. Literature Review 1-2, 5-6 11, 14 SC 5 Freezers: Lab must have a storage capacity between 22 and 26 cubic feet. Literature Review 3, 7 11, 14 SC 6 Freezers: Lab must have a temperature alarm. Literature Review 1, 4, 5, 8 4 SC 7 Freezers: Lab must be 115V. 120V., 60Hz. Literature Review 3, 7 11, 14 SC 8 Freezers: Lab must has casters. Literature Review 3, 7 11, 14 SC 9 Freezers: Lab must have automatic defrost. Literature Review 1, 5 11, CLIN s 0003-0004 apply to the following SC s SC 10 Freezers: Lab must be designed for blood plasma storage. Literature Review 5 14 SC 11 Freezers: Lab must have a chart recorder Literature Review 5 14 For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.