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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Rochelle Malveaux Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov 000-000-0000

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Long Beach Healthcare System

5901 East 7 th Street

Long Beach CA

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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT 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).

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 333415 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA’s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System, has a need for TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra Low Freezers. The Ultra - Low Freezers will be used to store biological samples for VA medical research studies.

The requirement is for brand name or equal: TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States)

Nomenclature: Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer

Manufacture Information – Fisher Healthcare/ Thermo Fisher Scientific

REQUIREMENTS: The research lab requests the acquisition of ultra-low temperature freezers and additional equipment which will be suitable for the storage of biological samples. The Salient Characteristics must include:

. - Ultra-low operating temperature

· Operating temperature range must go down to –80C, preferably as low as –85C

· Storage volume 19.31 CF

· Temperature rating -40 to -86

· Electrical power: 100V-230V 50/60 Hz

· Instrument Rated Current: 8.9A – 4.9A

· Sound Pressure: 43.6 @ dBA -80C Setpoint

- Dimensions and Construction

· Interior: Interior dimensions: 51.2 x 28.3 x 23.1”

· At least 3-4 fixed or adjustable shelves at least 12” h x 27 w with 1” increments

· Shelf capacity: 150-165 lbs./shelf NTE 1,140 lbs. combined weight.

· Storage capacity 400 standard 2” boxes

· Separated interior doors for each shelf/compartment, to minimize cold air loss by opening only one interior compartment at a time

· Insulation: Vacuum Insulation panels w/high-density water-blown polyurethane foam, electric heaters at breaker area.

· Exterior: 78 x 37.4 x 28.3”

· Automatic alarms Adjustable warm/cold interior temperature alarms for defined maximum/minimum temperature, triggered when a defined delay time lapses, can also automatically forward the alarm to exterior monitor

· Remote Outputs: RS485. 4-20 mA Output, Remote Alarm Dry Contacts

· Mains/power outage alarm for interruption of power supply, along with battery back-up circuit

· Battery alarm and other critical system alarms

· Supports additional temperature probe / remote alarm interface for external temperature monitoring

· Single outer door: Silicone-based gasket seal with 2 inner doors.

· 4x standard all-Direction casters with locks for stabilization and easy movement

· Interface to support battery-operated back-up system

· Locking mechanism: Handle key lock and Pad lock loop standard, HID controlled access

· Backup System: LN or C02

- Electrical System

· Soft-touch UI/ Main Circuit Breaker Poer Switch

· Capacitive Touch Screen Input and Display with USB Data Retrieval at Eye Level controller type

· High Temp Cutout Switch, Current, Logic protection Compressor Safeguard

· Single RTD (1000-ohm Platinum RTD, class B, -196°C) controlled sensor

· RS485, 4-20 mA Output, Remote Alarm Dry Contacts Remote Outputs

· Adjustable in 1°C Increments adjustable warm/cold alarms

· 5V, POE Accessory Power

- Refrigeration Configuration

· Two Stage Cascade System refrigeration system

· Variable Speed Industrial Rated, Hermetically Sealed / 2 Compressor/number

· 938 W (max. speed) Compressor Capacity

· Enhanced Micro-Channel and Forced-Air Cooled Condenser Type

· Capillary Tube expansion device

· Enhanced Cold Wall Design Evaporator type

· Manual Defrost method

· R290 / R170 + R290 Mix Refrigerant (1st/2nd stage)

· Warranty: minimum 5-year standard warranty

· Freight should be included (interior delivery)

PARTICIPATING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES:

VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA; 90822-5201

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☐ Small Business ☐ Emerging Small Business ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business ☐ Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ☐ HUBZone ☐ Woman Owned ☐ Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Large Business ☐ Other: ____________

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This notice is neither a request for competitive proposals or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov on or before Friday, May 22nd, 2026, by 2:00 pm PST Local Time.

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