Tecniplast_Inc._Product_Description.doc

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

1. STATEMENT OF NEED AND PURPOSE

NIA utilizes Tecniplast animal racks and corresponding cages, the objective is to replace blower units.

2. GENERIC NAME OF PRODUCT

Animal Caging Air Blower Units

3. PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

A. Salient Purchase Description

· Animal caging air handling units.

· Exact replacement and specifications of needed supplies match the Tecniplast animal racking system.

· All ordered racking component’s correctly fit the racking system.

· Order received with 120 of PO receipt with correct quantity and item number.

B. Brand Name Item or Equivalent

· Must be exactly compatible with the Tecniplast animal racking system

· Six (6) “Smart Flow” air handling units, 110V-60HZ, MODEL (BOX110SF)

4. PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING

a. All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor name. The Contractor shall guarantee that all required materials shall be delivered in immediate usable and acceptable condition.

b.

Packaging / Shipping / Marking Specifications Contact Brian Clopper (410-558-8642) or Brian.clopper@NIH.gov 48 hours in advance of arrival date of equipment.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

a. The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.

b. For inspection and acceptance, Brian Clopper is the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

c. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: NIA/BRC/CMS

6. DELIVERY SCHEDULE OR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Product/supplies should be delivered at the earliest possible time to ship items to the NIA/BRC not to exceed 120 days from PO receipt.

7. OPTION PROVISIONS

Not at this time