39--Caging Systems to hold individually ventilated cages for housing rats

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W81XWH-14-T-0184 and is being issued under Request For Quote No. LW4070. The SIC Code is 3821, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339999. This action is 100% set-aside for small business. The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72, which is effective 30 January 2014. Unless otherwise specified, all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other directive material contained in FAC 2005-72 is effective December 31, 2013, except for Item IV which is effective January 1, 2014; and Items I and II which are effective January 30, 2014. All quotes will be evaluated based on the documentation provided. The evaluations will be conducted on a best value basis utilizing the Lowest Price - Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. The Government intends to award an order without discussions. Offerors should provide their best, complete proposal upon initial submission. Offerors must be registered and have current and valid SAM and ORCA records before an award can be made to them. The Contractor who is chosen for the Award shall keep their SAM and ORCA records current and not allow them to expire throughout the Period of Performance of their award. Proposals shall be emailed to the Point of Contact (POC). Quotations must be received no later than 10:00AM Eastern Standard Time, 2 May 2014. This date and time is the final cutoff for your proposal to reach my email. Please allow sufficient time for your proposal to be processed through the Fort Detrick Servers and reach my inbox. The POC of this requirement is Mrs. Lisa Walters, contact@example.gov. No telephonic requests or quotes shall be accepted. Responses shall include the company's name, point of contact, address, phone number, DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and Solicitation Number. The Quote shall be submitted using MS Word, MS Excel 2000 or higher or searchable PDF format. Proposal Due Date: No Later Than: 2 May 2014 at 1000 Eastern Time Minimal Essential Characteristics (MECs) The USACEHR requires two (2) caging systems to hold individually ventilated cages for housing rats. Caging systems must meet currently available size, power, and HVAC capabilities. To minimize storage requirements for disposable cages, the new caging system must be able to use the same cages as the current racks in the vivarium (Innovive's Innorack IVC Rat caging system). Quotations submitted shall provide a matrix that directly point back to all MEC's. Forms of documentation may include sales pamphlets, product specification sheets, product documents, user guides, catalogs, etc. Requirements for caging system: 1. Caging system must be single sided. 2. Caging system must have blowers on both the exhaust and supply air. 3. Blowers must be attached to the rack to allow movement of entire system, but must also be easily detachable by an end user. 4. Caging system must have a digital controller for blowers. 5. Caging system must be capable of maintaining positive and negative air pressure in cages. 6. Caging system must be capable of 70 air changes per hour (ACH). 7. Caging system must provide dual HEPA filtration. 8. Caging system must have wheels. 9. The rack must hold at least 35 rat cages. 10. Dimension of system with blowers may not exceed 80 quote mark x 24 quote mark x 84 quote mark (l x w x h). 11. Caging system must be able to connect to the house HVAC through a 4 quote mark round duct. 12. Exhaust line must reach exhaust pipe located above the center of the cage system in the ceiling (9' high). 13. Maximum exhaust flow may not exceed 110 cfm. 14. Unit must include a 9 foot or greater electrical cord with a NEMA 5-15 plug. 15. Unit must operate at 120 10% VAC, 60 Hz, and less than or equal to 12 A. 16. Acoustic levels in cages when system is operating at 60 ACH: a. less than 30 dB at 1-2 kHz b. less than 15 dB at 2-5 kHz c. less than 1 db at 4-100 kHz 17. Air exchange efficiency should allow removal of greater than 90% contaminates in 2 minutes and greater than 98% in 4 minutes when operated at 60 ACH. 18. Supply air and exhaust air must be located at opposite ends of the cage. 19. In the event of a power outage, rack must be capable of restart on its own with previously selected operating parameters. 20. Racks must be suitable for disinfection with vaporized hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide, bleach, and alcohol-based disinfectants. 21. Racks must be compliant with AAALAC guidelines for rats. 22. Caging system must be able to use disposable cages that fit the Innorack IVC Rat 3.0 caging systems that are currently in the vivarium. While no cages are required for this solicitation, cages must be available for the caging system that meets the following requirements: 1. Cages must be available pre-filled and without bedding. 2. Cages must be disposable. 3. Cages must be of a stackable design. 4. Water bottles that integrate with the cages must be available empty and filled. 5. Cages must arrive irradiated and bagged. 6. Plastics used in cages and water bottles must be recyclable. 7. Cages must be suitable for 2 rats with a minimum floor area of 140 in2 and height of 7 in. (End of MECs) See also attached supporting documentation.