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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY This request for information (RFI) and sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this... SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY This request for information (RFI) and sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. 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. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources, their socioeconomic status, and their size classification relative to NAICS 333415 Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, size standard of 1,250 employees. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This synopsis is neither a request for competitive proposal nor a solicitation of offers. This synopsis is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. 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 responses to this RFI and sources sought. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 is seeking potential sources capable of supplying -86ºC, 25.7 cu ft. (729L), VIP® ECO Series Ultra Low Upright Freezer or equal. This will be used for Medical Research at the VA Greater Los Angeles Medical Research Facility. The proposed action is for a fixed price. The Government contemplates issuing one (1) solicitation for these services to be provided to the following facilities: VA Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 Contractor shall provide the following information: Vendor: Address: Telephone Number: Business Size: Socioeconomic Category (i.e. SDVOSB, 8a, VOSB, etc.): Duns Number: Responses to this sources sought are not request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for cost incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other cost incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov telephone responses shall not be accepted. Please respond by July 8, 2024 at 12pm PT. Note* The Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) in accordance with 13 CFR § 121.406, September 4, 2019 applies to this acquisition. a) For small business set-asides other than construction or service contracts the prime contractor that s supplying products to the government is required to cover at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing those products. The non-manufacturer rule is an exception to that requirement. The rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture as long as those products come from another small business. b) A manufacturer is defined as a business that, with its own facilities, performs primary activities in transforming inorganic or organic substances, including the assembly of parts and components, into the end product being acquired. In other words, a manufacturer makes or produces products. Businesses may qualify as a non-manufacturer if it meets the following criteria: Does not exceed 500 employees Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of products being supplied Will supply the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement See Title 13 Part 121.406 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for detailed information about the non-manufacturer rule. The Following below is a description of The Salient Characteristics for PHCbi MODEL: MDF-DU702VHA-PA -86ºC, 25.7 cu ft. (729L), VIP® ECO Series Ultra Low Upright Freezer or Equivalent. Key Features: Must have Exterior Dimensions: 40.6 W × 34.7 D × 78.5 H Must have Interior Dimensions: 34.3 W × 23.6 D × 55.1 H Must have Natural (Hydrocarbon) Refrigerants Must have two 750W reciprocating inverter compressors Must have PHCbi VIP® PLUS insulation which maximizes internal storage capacity Must have insulated inner doors (plastic with foamed-in-place polyurethane), gasketed with Easy In-and-Out latch mechanism, that are easily removable for defrosting without the use of tools. Standard with 2 inner doors. Must have a heated door mullion to prevent frost build-up around the door frame Must have the EZlatch Door Handle; engineered to tolerate frequent door openings, simplify one-handed access, control frost associated with extreme temperature differentials, and configured to allow an additional padlock to be added for securing valuable samples. Must have an adjustable temperature alarm set points of +/- 5°C to +/- 40°C Must have self-diagnostic Status Alert function that monitors internal abnormalities of power failure, low voltage, open door, and compressor run-time conditions. Must have Full Color LCD Touch Screen Control for Easy Access to functions and messages Must have Cryostorage box capacity of up to 576 two inch boxes Must have Cryostorage box capacity of up to 384 three inch boxes Must have 3 Shelves (4 Compartments) Must have 4 Heavy-duty casters and 2 leveling feet allow for easy relocation. Must have Settable Temperature Control Range of -50ºC to -90ºC in 1°C increments Must have Temperature Uniformity of +/- 5ºC at -80 ºC set temperature Must have Power Requirements of 220V/60Hz/single phase/20 amp breaker. (NEMA type 6-15R receptacle) Must have Net Weight: 745 lbs. Must have 1 Set of 2 keys for Door lock Must have 3 access Ports (upper back center, bottom left rear, and bottom right rear) Must have USB Port Must have Ice Scraper Must have Operator s Manual Must have Five (5) year full parts and labor warranty Must have the following Options: LabAlert Cloud/ App Based Wireless Monitoring System Inner Door Kit with 5 Smaller Doors:MDF-7ID5-PW Inner Door Kit with 4 Smaller Doors: MDF-7ID4-PW Liquid CO2 Back-up System: MDF-UB7-PW Circular Type Chart Recorder: MTRC954 Circular Type Chart Recorder Paper: C7100386REV Circular Type Chart Recorder Ink Pen (Pack of 6): R252 Inventory Racks and Cryostorage Boxes N.I.S.T Calibration IQ/OQ/PQ Documents, FAT and Complete On-Site Validation Model # MTR-C954, Circular chart temperature recorder, 7 day rotation, 6" chart Lab Alert Wireless App-based Monitoring System Inventory Racks for 2" and 3 Cryostorage Boxes Calibration IQ,OQ, PQ Documents, Dynamic Testing, FAT and Complete On-Site Validation