SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Mice Cages
- Notice Date
- 5/19/2022 2:51:56 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541714
— Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26222Q0968
- Response Due
- 5/26/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/25/2022
- Point of Contact
- Carlo Manuel, Carlo.manuel@va.gov, Phone: 562-503-7111
- E-Mail Address
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carlo.manuel@va.gov
(carlo.manuel@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 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 associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 332999 (size standard 1,000). 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Mouse Cages for Research that meets the following salient characteristics and specifications for VA San Diego Healthcare System. Salient Characteristics/Specification These are needed to house mice in a safe environment and provide sufficient air flow to enable waste odors to be removed from the cage quickly and oxygen to flow in quickly. Must have one blower for 2 cage racks to reduce electrical use. The cage lids must have an external water bottle, so that the cages do not have to be opened just to fill water. This is especially important for BSL work, as well as for research protocols that require animals are given special water. During loss of power these racks MUST revert to static caging, eliminating the need to remove all cage lids from all mouse cages in the facility within an hour s time. (MUST!) The ability for supply air enters the cage from the cage base, and exhaust air exits from the cage lid, both via ASEP s (self-sealing ports). Cage lid must contains an exhaust airport from the cage to the rack, and that seals tightly to the rack. The port or ASEP must utilize a metal snap ring and NOT a rubber O ring. The IVC is fully adjustable regarding air velocity and pressure. The cage units shall work in either positive or negative mode with respect to the room. This system must provide a quieter environment (less than 35 dBA. Intra-cage air velocity must be sufficient to remove water vapor, carbon dioxide and ammonia but low enough to prevent discomfort to the animals. For IVC cage systems, the cage system should NOT have a baffle system, in order to effectively circulate the airflow. The airflow pattern should be supply air at the cage level and exhaust air at the lid level. No disassembly for sanitation or cleaning by a single person. The system is the size must be: depth 35 in x width 55.857 in x height 79.715 in Must have EcoFlo Tower blower, this is an essential component and provides the fresh air required (HEPA filtered), as well as removal of waste gases from each cage. Size (maximum): depth 27.000 x width 16.000 in x height 59.970. Weight 106 lbs Input/output connectors Both use our regular emergency power outlets in the animal rooms. Item/Description PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY MENLP140AD-0448 IVC, Mouse, 140 Cage, NexGen LoProfile, PNC, Same Side Plenums 4"" Exhaust (Right) & 4"" Supply, Runners (Plastic), Edstrom Stainless Steel Automated Watering With Removable Valve (SHR Design), 3.5"" x 1.25"" Gray Retort Casters, Integrated Cage Locks, Double Face, 7 Columns x 10 Tiers, Drawing 412734 6 227674 ELBOW ASSEMBLY, 90 DEGREE, 4.000""/101.6MM - 4.000""/101.6MM, SILICONE (GRAY), WITH SUPPORT RING AND CLAMP 12 K10147 SENTINEL2 DOCK ASSEMBLY WITH CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES - 1 EACH CARTRIDGE AND 1 EACH BAG OF 2 FILTER MEDIA) 6 231446-1 SENTINEL2 MEDIA, 2 FILTERS PER BAG / 25 BAGS PER BOX 1 2253581-2 CAGE, MOUSE, XJ/NEXGEN, CLEAR POLYSULFONE HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASTIC, H2O SH(R), WHITE AIR KUP 1,680 228652-5 EXTERNAL BOTTLE TOP, MOUSE, NEXGEN, DEEP POCKET, CLEAR POLYSULFONE HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASTIC, T-99 FILTER, PURPLE HINGED RETAINER 1,260 314677 WIRE BAR LID, MOUSE, XJ/NEXGEN, STAINLESS STEEL, SHEET METAL DESIGN, HALF POCKET, WITH LANCES 1,260 HH35P9-8 CARDHOLDER, 3"" X 5"", HORIZONTAL , POLYSULFONE HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASTIC, PURPLE, XJ/ NEXGEN/ BCU2/ 10147PNC/ RAT BCU,LID MOUNT PLASTIC CLIP, FLIP UP 700 EFT210GTB0-0A4E BLOWER, ECOFLO, TOWER, 115V, TOUCH SCREEN, GREY, BLUE BLOWER, ECOFLO, TOWER, 115V, TOUCH SCREEN, GREY, BLUE LABEL, NORTH AMERICA/TAIWAN/JAPAN CORD SET, ENGLISH 3 317308-3 TEE,RISER,MOLD,SUPPLY,TOWER,80-86 3 225470-048 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 48.000""/1220MM, 3:4 (76.200:101.600), RIVETED, GRAY, WHITE RINGS 6 317309-3 TEE,RISER,MOLD,EXHAUST,TOWER,80-86 3 225470-048 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 48""/1219.2MM, 4:4 (101.600:101.600), RIVETED, GRAY, WHITE RINGS 6 PACKAGING PACKAGING 6 MANAFACTURE: ALLENTOWN INC. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) 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.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) 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 number. (7) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (8) Please provide general pricing of your products/solution for market research purposes. (9) 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? (10) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (11) Please provide your DUNS number. (12) Please provide a list of detail requirements and drawings. *** 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 Carlo.manuel@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday May 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 3350 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO 92161
- Zip Code: 92161
- Zip Code: 92161
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