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PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF THE SERVICES INQUIRED BELOW IS NOT CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THEM. This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain ... PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF THE SERVICES INQUIRED BELOW IS NOT CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THEM. This is a sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking potential sources capable to provide a Thermo Scientific Freezer for Medical Samples for the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, Virginia 23249 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. Provide a Capability Statement to include but not limited to, Functions to be performed; Can store irreplaceable samples and reagents Requires minimum temperature of -70oC or colder Performance required. Reliable temperature stability for efficient life shell of reagents and precious samples New generation compact freezers Temperature of minus 80 reached within three hours In built battery storage, to sustain temperature in case of power failure Ergonomic design compressor for efficient distribution of heat and noise generating components, preventing the heat from warming up the room Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable) Equivalent to the Thermo Scientific TSX Utility Storage Freezer Full-color touchscreen / door mounted Advanced temperature monitoring, information logs, and audible and visual alarms Interactive temperature graph and auto alarm tests Fits through standard 36"/914mm doorway Style Upright 2" (51mm) Vial Box Capacity: 700 Rack capacity: 14 Shelves: 4 adjustable stainless steel, 160 lb/73 kg capacity Less than net weight: 400kg Factory temperature setting of -70°C Compatible with most racking systems including a full range of Thermo Scientific racks for boxes, microplates, Thermo Scientific Matrix and Nunc CryoBank tubes Dimensions: Exterior (D x W x H) 37.6 x 45.2 x 78 in. (95.5 x 114.8 x 198.1 cm Interior (D x W x H) 28.3 x 40.1 x 51.2 in. (71.9 x 101.9 x 130.0cm) Electrical Requirements: 115 V 60 Hz NAICS 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Size Standard 1,250 Employees Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following: name and address of company.; provide a brief description of qualifications (Capability Statement) and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement. Include your companies Socio-economic Status (Large, Small, VOSB, SDVOSB, ect.) Subject line must reflect: Thermo Scientific Freezer. All responses shall be submitted in writing NLT 12:00 PM, August 27, 2021 to the attention of Jessica Ochs emailed to the address of Jessica.Ochs@va.gov.