6515--Sterile Cabinet for SPS

This Sources Sought Notice is not for informational and planning purposes only and shall be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is not intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Businesses, including 8(a), Hub Zone and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 339113. The Department of Veteran s Affairs is seeking small business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, of functionally equivalent equipment to all the following: (Please note this is not a brand requirement). Manufacturer: Air Innovations Part # SSC4500 Overall units dimensions: 30" Wide x 35" Deep x 76" High 520 lbs 5 shelves 27 3/4" Wide x 18" Deep Overall Payload Dimensions: 28" Wide x 19" Deep x 42" High o Exceeds requirements of VA Directive 1116(2) o Easily cleanable hospital grade 304 stainless steel construction o Maintains 66°F to 72°F Temperature o Maintains Humidity at 20% to 60% RH o Maintains positive pressure o HEPA Filtration designed to exceed ISO 7 Cleanliness o Self modulating fan system for air delivery o Maintains a minimum of 10 air changes per hour o Integrated condensate control system o Integral pressure monitoring with alarm o Unit mounted on casters for easy relocation as needed o Onboard custom control system provides easy operation utilizing a digital display for monitoring temperature, humidity and status. o Capability to interface with VA network environmental monitoring system such as FreshLoc or TempTrak type systems o See-through glass door o 120V hospital grade 10ft long plug-in-chord o Steam humidification utilizing standard demineralized water. Integral 2.8 liter reservoir filled through front spout access. Requirements: o Demineralized water o 120-1-60 supply, standard grounded 15 AMP room receptacle Manufacturer is not responsible for product loss due to cabinet falling outside of specified ranges. 14-16 week lead time Warranty: one year parts; 90 days labor; see attached for details Cabinets must be placed in an environmentally controlled space with summer air conditioning and winter heating within desired temp range of 65-78F. This includes being above 32F when cabinets are being received, stored/warehoused as there is water in the humidifier system. SSC cabinets will emit sensible heat ranging from 500-1100 watts depending upon operating mode. For multiple cabinets in 1 room, or very small rooms with limited airflow (less than 10x10), it is recommended that supplemental split system AC unit be installed to supplement the building HVAC system. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to contact@example.gov No later than COB 6/11/2020 at 3PM (Eastern). Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm (SDVOSB, VOSB, 8A, HUBZONE or SMALL BUSINESS), complete address, phone & fax number of contact.