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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 hand... 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. In accordance with 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. Please advise if you carry this product or a suitable or equal . Also include company socio/Economic status and size. If you have any questions or concerns in reference to the Parts Listing please provide as well. EMAIL INFORMATION TO: James.Vercoe@VA.GOV ALL RESPONDANTS MUST BE MANFACTURERS OR AUTHORZED DISTRIBUTORS. NO REFURBISHED OR GRAY MARKET ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is anticipated that a Request for Quotes will be issued in May 2019. Award of a firm fixed price contract is contemplated by June 2019. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), capable of performing the requirements to warrant a socio-economic set-aside or full & open competition. It is strongly recommended that interested parties register in the US Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Biz database and the Small Business Administration (SBA) database. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ and www.sba.gov/, respectively. Interested parties responding to this sources sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: (1) company name and address, point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number; (2) documentation relating to capability of performance (3) intentions of subcontracting program to include set-asides if any; (4) proof of registration in the VA Vet Biz or SBA websites or intention of registration prior to submission of offers to a solicitation; (5) If you are a distributor a statement from the manufacturer that your company is a authorized distributor; (6) a statement to inform the government if you are a manufacturer or distributor; (7) any information regarding FSS Schedule availability; (8) any other pertinent company documentation. The response date to this Sources Sought notice is May 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm AZ time. This market research is for informational and planning purposes only to determine if a socio-economic set-aside, or full & open competition, or sole-source procurement is appropriate. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted. Electronic submissions are acceptable via james.vercoe@va.gov. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT IS NOTED HEREIN. ALL FIRMS ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO CALL THE INDIVIDUAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer warranty. The quote MUST include evidence of authorized distributor status for the manufacturer being quoted Technical Requirements: Suggested Equipment Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet , The cabinet shall: Cabinet shall provide biological containment protection for both operator and product proven by an actual test. Cabinet shall be constructed from 16 GA, Type 304 stainless steel forming a monolithic, sealed structure. Cabinet shall be easily fumigated employing an established procedure such as that recommended by NIH or NSF, Annex G in conjunction with cabinet automated process. Supply HEPA filter 99.99% efficient at 0.3 micron shall be of full cabinet work zone width and depth and be protected by a perforated metal diffuser covering the entire top of the work zone. Exhaust HEPA filter shall be 99.99% efficient at 0.3 micron. Wedge HEPA Prefilters shall be 99.97% efficient at 0.3 micron. Air Velocity from the supply filter shall average 55 to 65 FPM (.28 to .32 m/s) with no single point outside the 20% of average range measured in a horizontal plane defined by 4 inches (102mm) above the bottom edge of window. Work access opening shall be 10 inches (254 mm) high. Average Inflow velocity shall nominally be 105 LFPM (.53m/s). The cabinet shall be ergonomically designed for maximum user comfort and adjustability to meet the requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA). The cabinet shall have all positive pressure plenums surrounded by a vacuum relative to the room. Electrical power shall be supplied with a 12-foot (2.5m), 3-wire cord with molded plug. Electrical supply should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz (Current rating varies per cabinet size. Reference electrical requirements page 4.) protected with thermal circuit breaker from distribution panel. The cabinet shall use a DC ECM Motor with an optimally determined forward-curved fan for each model size/width to maximize both energy efficiency and filter loading capacity. The cabinet shall have two internal electrical circuits; one for blower/lights and one for the duplex outlets. Each circuit shall be protected with a fuse located in the Control Center on the electronic module. The cabinet shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories to meet the requirements of both the U.S. and Canada for electrical/mechanical integrity. Balancing of cabinet workzone downflow (recycling flow) to exhaust flow shall be accomplished with an internal exhaust flow damper, externally adjustable. The cabinet shall be easily transportable through a standard 36 inch (914mm) wide door without disassembly. Sound level shall be no more than 65 dbA measured 15 inches (381mm) above the work tray and 12 inches (305mm) in front of viewing window. Fluorescent lighting shall be externally mounted and provide 90 (968) to 120 (1291) foot-candles (LUX) on work surface. The ballast is to be electronic containing thermal protection with automatic reset. Cabinet shall come standard with two GFI duplex outlets with drip proof covers on back wall; one gas valve/service coupling on right side wall; one service coupling on right side wall. A 3/8 inch (10 mm) inch ball valve shall be provided in the drain trough beneath the work tray. Cabinet shall have a permanent positive pressure plenum with quick release supply filter removal. Motor/blower shall be positioned so as to create an even filter loading, thereby prolonging the life of HEPA filters, automatically handling a 150% minimum increase in filter loading without reducing total air delivery by more than 10%. Cabinet shall be capable of front filter removal without disassembly of the control panel and sliding window tracks/hardware. 50 (1270) Width 32-1/2 (826) Depth 51 ¾ (1314) Height including exhaust grill Maintain a negative pressure within the workzone and slightly more negative pressure in the interchange to assure preparation transfer containment and sterility Provide better than ISO Class 5 within workzone and interchange Supply a HEPA filter for the full length of the cabinet workzone providing better than ISO 5 laminar downflow Workzone interior dimensions 35 ¼ width, 23 ¼ depth (center of glove port), 27 3/8 height Protect the HEPA filter by perforated metal diffuser