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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RFI# 36C26221Q0701 VHALB Healthcare System:  RFI Sources Sought for Animal Workstations: NU-620-401 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2 m) Single Sided Transfer Station (115V); N... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) RFI# 36C26221Q0701 VHALB Healthcare System:  RFI Sources Sought for Animal Workstations: NU-620-401 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2 m) Single Sided Transfer Station (115V); NU-640-500 - LabGard ALC Class II Type A2 Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet 5 ft (1.6m); and NU-607-400 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2m) Animal Bedding and Waste Disposal Workstation; 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/incidentals associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI (number: 36C26221Q0701) only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113. 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. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking to acquire: NU-620-401 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2 m) Single Sided Transfer Station (115V); NU-640-500 - LabGard ALC Class II Type A2 Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet 5 ft (1.6m); and NU-607-400 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2m) Animal Bedding and Waste Disposal Workstations. At a minimum the requirement shall meet the following salient characteristics with brand name, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System: Brand name Info: Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price 1 NU-620-401 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2 m) Single Sided Animal Transfer Station (115V) 3 EA $0.00 $0.00 2 NU-640-500 - LabGard ALC Class II Type A2 Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet 5 ft (1.6m) 1 EA $0.00 $0.00 3 Hinged Scratch Resistant Window at 14" Access Opening 3 EA $0.00 $0.00 4 Washable Dual Layer Pre-Filter 3 EA $0.00 $0.00 5 15 Amp Type B Duplex Outlet (3 amp max) (Inside Sidewall) (115V) 3 EA $0.00 $0.00 6 3 Year Parts and Labor Warranty 4 EA $0.00 $0.00 7 Installation and Certification by CEPA for each Animal Transfer Station and Biosafety Cabinet (Required) 4 EA $0.00 $0.00 8 NU-607-400 - AllerGard 4 ft (1.2m) Animal Bedding and Waste Disposal Workstation 1 EA $0.00 $0.00 9 Rectangular Chute Disposal Work Surface with Cage Bang Bar, Cover, Refuse Container with Castered Dolly 1 EA $0.00 $0.00 10 Installation and Certification by CEPA for Animal Bedding Disposal Workstation 1 EA $0.00 $0.00 Salient Characteristics Name of equipment: Radformation, ClearCheck and EZ Fluence Software Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. The AllerGard Animal Bedding Changing Stations, Must Have: Voltage: 115 VAC, 50 HZ Access Opening: 16" - 100 FPM Air Barrier Exhaust: HEPA Filter 99.99% Efficiency @ 0.3 micron Odor Removal feature: Activated Charcoal Light: Fluorescent Light Side Panels: ½ thick Clear Acrylic Side Panels Base Cabinet: Enclosed Stainless Steel Base: Castered Base Bag System Requirements: Castered-Refuse Container Low Airflow Alarm Disposal Work Surface: Rectangular Chute Disposal Work Surface with Cage Bang Bar, Cover, Refuse Container with Castered Dolly The Animal Transfer Stations (3), Must Have: Voltage: 115 VAC, 60 HZ Cord Length: 25 Cord Reel Power Cord Lift: Electronic Auto-Lift, Work Surface Height Range of 35.5-inch to 47.5-inch (902 -1207 mm) Knee Clearance: 6-inch (153 mm) Work Tray: Prop-up Stainless Steel Animal Waste Chute: Std. Supply Filter: HEPA Filter 99.99% Efficient @ 0.3 micron Exhaust: HEPA Filter 99.99% Efficient @ 0.3 micron Exhaust Motor: Ultra High-Efficiency Exhaust DC/ECM Motor Filters: Washable Dual Layer Pre-filter (Qty 2, Right and Left Side) Airflow: True Laminar Supply Motor: Ultra High-Efficiency Supply EC Motor Control System: Aeromax w/ PresureFlow Monitor Lighting: LED Base Cabinet: Cold Rolled Steel Base Cabinet w/ 4-inch (102 mm) Locking Casters Push/Pull Bars: (Qty 2, Right and Left Side) Window/Opening: Hinged Scratch Resistant Window at 14 (356 mm) Access Opening Electrical Outlet: 15 Amp Type B Duplex Outlet (3 amp max) (Inside Sidewall) (115V) The GARBS-4F-TllA2-E, Biological Safety Cabinet, Must Have: Dimensions: 52.8"Wx 29.6"D x 55.1"H Internal Work Zone: 48 W x 22.8 D x 26 H Usable Work Area: 6 sq ft Tested Opening: 8 Average Inflow Velocity: 0.53 m/s (105 fpm) Average Downflow Velocity: 0.30 m/s (60 fpm) Air Volume: Inflow: 278 cfm Downflow: 434 cfm Exhaust: 278 cfm (Required Exhaust w/ Optional Thimble Exhaust Collar: 418 cfm) (Static Pressure for Optional Thimble Exhaust Collar: 45 Pa / 0.18 in H2O) ULPA Filter: Typical Efficiency > 99.999% for particle size between 0.1 to 0.3 microns per IEST-RP-CC001.3 Sound Emission*: NSF / ANSI 49: 57.5 dBA Light Intensity: 1700 Lux (158 foot candles) Cabinet Main Body: 0.05 18 gauge electrogalvanized steel with Isocide oven-baked epoxy-polyester powder coating Cabinet Work Zone: 0.06 16 gauge 304 stainless steel, 4B finish Cabinet Side Walls: 0.06 16 gauge 304 stainless steel, 4B finish Electrical: 110-130V, AC, 60Hz, 1 phase** Features: Two (2) GFCI Outlets, One (1) Service Valve, UV Light Scope: Progress Meetings: The Government and the Contractor shall meet as mutually agreed. The purpose of jointly reviewing the actual progress of the project as compared to the as planned progress and to review planned activities for the upcoming two weeks and to resolve any issues identified. Meeting minutes will be documented to capture issues that effect the software upload process. The meeting minutes will verify issues so that an action plan can put into effect to overcome all noted obstacles related to medical image upload. Training and Trouble Shooting: The Contractor shall provide on-site implementation and training to include outreach and support services. The Contractor shall provide the contract information for a customer support agent or team that can be called or emailed within normal business hours. At no additional cost, service provider will provide system upgrades and ensure the upgrades are compatible with the VHA network. Performance Monitoring - Routine inspections by Facilities Personnel: On a quarterly yearly basis the contractor will meet (in-person or conference call) with the COR and/or VHA Staff PACS team to discuss any operational issues. The Contractor shall provide the following data upon request. Security and Safety Requirements: Vendor will have access to patient records, data and VHA computer systems. Government-Furnished Equipment / Government-Furnished Information: Vendor will have access to patient records, data and VHA computer systems. No government equipment will be used by the awarded Contractors. The Contractor will access a portal to upload medical images to the VHA. Payment and Invoicing: The contract is a firm fixed price. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations: Place of Performance: All work shall be scheduled during normal work hours (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) Monday Sunday, Pacific Standard Time (PST), excluding Federal Holidays. Work shall not impact patient care services. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday. Government Holidays observed include: New Year s Day 1 January Martin Luther King s Birthday . Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December Period of Performance: 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), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the warranty coverage? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller to the VA for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), please submit letter/documentation stating authorization/partnering from the manufacturer for bid to be considered for selection. Do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? 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 type and number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** 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 james.simms@va.gov referencing Radformation Clearcheck Radiotherapy Treatment Plan Evaluation Software 36C26221Q0701 in the subject line. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than May 24, 2021 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 are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.