1 - Bill of Material for RFQ-NIAID-23-2177915-SB.xlsx

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-5-2 Slim Racks: 22,000 x 2ml vials | 220 x 2" boxes | 44 racks -13-2 Square Racks: 15,600 x 2ml vials | 156 x 2" boxes | 12 racks Outer Diameter: 34" or 864mm Overall Height: 58" or 1473mm Step Height: 9.5" or 241mm Liftover Height: 39.5" or 1,003mm Usabel Height: 30" or 762mm LN2 Capacity: 65L Hold Time (<Tg): >10 Days Most sample capacity and highest storage density Most energy efficient / lowest LN2 usage per sample Full visibility with automatic fog clear and illuminated interior with cryogenic LED Cloud based controller with remote monitoring Built-in WiFi / LAN with text and email alerts Data can be directly emailed, pushed to the cloud or saved to USB flash drive Supports secondary temperature and level monitoring Lid access control for chain of custody Alarm beacon to easily identify freezer in alarm Ductwork vents LN2 vapor away from lid to reduce user exposure and condensation Log and schedule maintenance

Plumbing:

Loading of biological samples into canes, boxes, racks or frames. When used as a portable workbench, the unit will provide a safe and controlled environment for your samples for up to eight hours with the lid open. This cart is ideal for transporting large quantities of samples from one tank to another within the same facility.

Traceable calibration certificate with RS232 PC interface LN2 transfer hose connection with ball valve and relief valve Plumbing and temperature monitor

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)