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66--Vapor Freezer for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service

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VA-257-10-RQ-0050Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Veterans Health Care System requires a specialized MVE 1536P-190F-GB-BB vapor freezer and an accompanying 4100 Series single point oxygen monitoring system to support its Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The vapor freezer must have a capacity to hold 608 Fenwal blood bags or 36,400 vials, maintain a vapor temperature of -190°C for 21 days without needing a fill cycle, include advanced features like full automatic control, battery backup, gas bypass, and interface capability with host computers. Installation and a two-hour training session by a factory-authorized representative are required, along with the provision of IQ/OQ documentation. The freezer dimensions and power specifications are clearly laid out, and the unit carries a two-year parts and labor warranty with an extended five-year vacuum warranty. The 4100 Series oxygen monitoring system includes a ZD-21 oxygen transmitter designed for rapid response to low oxygen levels, with sensors boasting a five-year life span and resistance to environmental factors like temperature and humidity. The system provides both audible and visual alarms through a horn and strobe assembly, with programmable alarm points and a sturdy, lockable enclosure. Power requirements and warranty terms mirror those of the freezer. The procurement is planned as a sole source award to Scientific Resources Southwest, Inc., under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), with no competitive proposals requested. The solicitation was posted on December 8, 2009, with a due date of December 23, 2009, and contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration system.

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Purchase of vapor freezer and oxygen monitor with warranties, training, sole-source award to Scientific Resources Southwest.

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423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

South TX Veterans Health Care System;7400 Merton Minter Blvd.;San Antonio, Texas 78229-4404 U.S., TX

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257)
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OfficeSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA
Office AddressSan Antonio, TX, 78240, USA
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The Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Service Department has a requirement for a MVE 1536P-190F-GB-BB Vapor Freezer and a Oxygen Sensor. The Equipment must meet the following specifications: MVE Model 1536P-190F-GB-BB Vapor Freezer " Capacity of 608 Fenwal 4R9955 blood bags, " Pie shaped rotating interior tray " Must maintain -190 deg C in vapor storage for 21 days without a fill cycle " Two temperature sensors, platinum RTD " One fill all capability (sequential or simultaneous) " Must be able to interface multiple 1536P with a host computer " Installation and 2 hour training by factory authorized representative " Provide copy of IQ/OQ documentation at time of training " 756 Liter capacity " Capacity for 36,400 vials (2.0 ml - internal threaded) " 24 day safety zone " Full automatic control " Battery backup " Gas bypass " Includes 3-probe assembly " 42" outside diameter " 54.9" overall height " 28.8" internal usable height " Power requirements: 120V, 60Hz., 5 Amps " Weight empty: 690 lbs " Warranty: 2 years parts/labor, 5 years vacuum 4100 Series Single Point Oxygen Monitoring System with one ZD-21 Oxygen Transmitter. " 5 year sensor life as well as it increases the operational safety and accuracy. " ZD 21 responds to low oxygen levels in less than 2 seconds. " Series System includes a 12" H x 12" W x 3.5" D key-lock enclosure with a window in the door for oxygen percentage display. " 24 VDC power supply. " Case mounted horn and strobe assembly. " AC Switch Receptacle. " GMA41 B one channel controller. The controller is DIN- rail mounted, has three programmable alarm points with delay times, four relay outputs, a three digit display, and five LED's providing functional status. " The ZD-21 transmitter is an oxygen transmitter with a detection range of 0-25 vol % using non-depleting zirconia with an expected lifetime of five years. " Outside influences from pressure, temperature, and humidity have no affect on its response time. " This sensor has a response time of less than two seconds, signal output of 4 to 20 mA, and is housed in an aluminum casing with dimensions of 4" W x 4" H x 2.2" D. " The horn/strobe is an audible/visual signaling device activated when the oxygen level decreases to 19%. This horn provides 83dbA at ten feet and the strobe provides an output of 50 cd on-axis. This horn/strobe assembly has outside dimensions of 4 9/16" W x 4 1/2" H x 2 1/4" D and is flush mounted into the door of the monitoring system. " 4100 Series Power Requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.5 Amps. " Warranty: 2 years parts/labor. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a) (2), STVHCS intends to award sole source to Scientific Resources Southwest, Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All information shall be furnished at a no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses received, will be made entirely at the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The solicitation due date is December 23, 2009 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. All questions must be in writing and may be e-mailed to contact@example.gov. Contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

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