C04-Contractor RFIs- Govt Responses_1232SA26Q1222.pdf

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1232SA26Q1222 – RFI Responses Combo Synopsis-Solicitation Steam Sterilizer USDA ARS PA Sidney MT
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This document is a Contractor Questions and Answers record containing nine government responses to requests for information (RFIs) regarding an equipment procurement. The RFIs are now closed and no additional questions will be entertained.

The government clarified key specifications and facility requirements for the procurement: the unit will operate on house-supplied steam (eliminating the need for a steam generator), will not be installed in a biosafety level (BSL) facility, does not require effluent decontamination or cross-contamination bioseal features, and will not be recessed. The unit features a single door that swings right per solicitation specifications. Additional operational details include that soft water will be supplied to the unit and the installation will not require government-provided drawings. Regarding service support, the government noted that while the facility has experience working with Getinge for installation services, this does not constitute an endorsement or requirement for that vendor.

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Contractor RFIs/Government Response RFIs are closed. No more questions will be entertained.

1. Will this be using house steam, or should we include a steam generator?

House steam suppled

2. Is this for use in a BSL Facility? What level?

Not in a BSL facility

3. Will this unit need effluent decontamination?

Does not need effluent decontamination

4. Will a cross-contamination bioseal be needed?

No

5. Should the doors swing right or left? Same on both doors, or different.

Swing right. The solicitation specifications states “single door”.

6. Will this unit be recessed on one side or both?

Not recessed

7. Does this facility have a preferred service group that they work with for installation?

Getinge (this is not a statement of endorsement and not requiring Getinge)

8. What kind of water is being fed to the unit?

Soft water

9. Will the Government provide any drawings for installation area?

We do not have any drawing

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