Lynx Cage Rack Washer Salient Characteristics.docx
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- CAGE and RACK WASHER - CINCINNATI Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C25026Q0733
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a Brand Name or Equal solicitation (36C25026Q0733) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 for the procurement of one Cage Rack Washer Sterilizer. The equipment is required to maintain VHA Office of Research Oversight (ORO) Accreditations and American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) Accreditations at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, as repeated mechanical deficiencies in existing equipment have created potential safety threats to laboratory animals. The washer must be delivered to the Cincinnati VA Medical Center at 3200 Vine Street, Building 14, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, and must require no building modifications. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM; interested contractors should contact Latoya Walker (latoya.walker1@va.gov) and cc Percy Johnson (percy.johnson2@va.gov).
The solicitation document itself has been updated to include the Salient Characteristics and responses to contractor questions previously submitted to the Contracting Officer. This file appears to be a supporting document that outlines the technical specifications and key requirements for the equipment, rather than providing the full statement of work or pricing terms. Contractors are responsible for procuring and delivering the equipment with all resources necessary to meet the delivery requirements specified in the accompanying statement of work (SOW).
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25026Q0733 0001.pdf | ||
| Lynx Cage Rack Washer SOW.docx | DOCX document | |
| Questions 36C25026Q0733.docx | DOCX document | |
| Brand Name 07.14.pdf | ||
| 36C25026Q0733 07.14.pdf | ||
| SOW 07.14.docx | DOCX document |
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Specifications and Salient Characteristics LYNX Cage Rack Washer Model 410LX Pass-Through Physical & Function Characteristics:
Cost must not exceed LAM award. Must be life science equipment, must be suitable for Bio-Safety Level II Facility, double door, pit mounted, internal chamber dimensions should be no less than 46" W x 85" H x 85-122" D. Exterior dimensions should not exceed 84" W x 94" H* x 100-130" D. Must have separate entrance and exit for clean and soiled side, steam heated, multiple temperatures ranges for various cycles between 120F – 200F. Must have oscillating spray jets with various modes to sterilize swine, rats, mice and hamster cages and racks. Must be able to sterilize trash and mop bins. Must have various programmable cycles such as acid, alkaline, rinse, wash and descaling. Printing capabilities are required and sound must be less than 70decibels and must not require the use of ear protection, 208V, high visible touch screen display, must have an emergency stop features both in and out of unit, must have see-through glass to ensure no self-closure, must be able to utilize current detergent and detergent pumps/station. Equipment must have the same configuration as current equipment to prevent any unnecessary modifications. Current exhaust must be efficient for equipment.
Assembling, Modifications and Scope of Work Requirements:
Contractor is not required to complete any building demo or old equipment removal. Contractors will not be required to make utility connectivity.
Contractor will assume all responsibilities for installation. Contractor must ensure before installation that no modifications are required for the installation of the equipment. They must provide turn-key ready equipment and services. This must include: equipment requested, shipping of equipment, conducting off-loading of equipment to standard industrial loading dock, uncrate and move to destination, assembling of equipment, setting and leveling of equipment, perform equipment startup, user training.
Contractor will provide Research 48 business hour advance notice of equipment turn over inspection and user training to facility to ensure all proper staff are available.
Warranty:
Must include a two-year warranty. Contractor must service equipment in the event of malfunctions no later than 48 hours after initial call.
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