004 SON Dental Compressor.docx

ELEMENTS OF A STATEMENT OF NEED

1. Title of the project: Dental Compressors

2. Purpose of project: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Altoona VA Medical Center, has a brand name or equal requirement for two C11-2 Aeras Dental Compressors with Remote Panels to replace the current compressors which are insufficient for the increased demand now being placed on them.

3. Background: Due to the increased volume in our dental department, we need upgraded dental compressors to supply the increased demand. Our current units are too small to maintain on a regular basis but will be kept for emergency backup. The units must be capable of having a remote start/stop panel so the using department can start /stop unit as needed.

4. Tasks and deliverables: This requirement is for a brand name or equal delivery of 2 each C11-2 Aeras Dental Compressors with 2 ea Remote Panels part# 8-600-132. (This is a requirement for equipment only/no installation is included).

4.1 Salient Characteristics (Name brand or equal):

4.1.1 203-230 volts

4.1.2 40 amp breaker size

4.1.3 30 gallon tanks

4.1.4 2 HP Motor

4.1.5 Capable of up to 18.1 CFM at 80 PSI

4.1.6 Have operating pressure of 85-115 PSI

4.1.7 Need to fit in location 108”(9’) by 42”(3 1/2’) with 1’ of clearance between the 2 units end to end.

4.1.8 Able to operate in a room that varies in temperature from 32 degrees up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and a humidity that varies from 0-95%.

4.1.9 Due to the extended usage, it needs to have 3 heads on each unit that will work in tandem.

4.1.10 Remote Start/Stop panels

5. Delivery and installation:

Delivery:

All items must be FOB Destination, 30 Days ARO, to the following location:

Altoona VA Medical Center Attn: (VA Purchase Order #) 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602

Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 3:00pm (excluding federal holidays)