B. Purchase Description.pdf

Version 11-30-2016-1 FAR Part 11—Describing Agency Needs

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

Replacement Tecniplast Cage Components and Cagewash Logistics Equipment

1. Statement of Need and Purpose

The Building 35 Shared Animal Facility (35 SAF) is projecting an increase in laboratory research mouse cages that will be used to support new and ongoing research protocols. The purpose of this acquisition is to procure equipment to replace worn and broken caging manufactured by Tecniplast, and to procure racks for transporting and washing that equipment in our cagewash facility. The equipment procured must be interchangeable and compatible with our existing Tecniplast 1145T “Blue Line” mouse cages and “Green Line” rat cages.

2. Background Information and Objective

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders and stroke. The NINDS mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.

The Animal Health Care Section (AHCS) of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is tasked with veterinary care, management, and oversight of the Building 35 SAF. The Building 35 SAF currently houses approximately 16,000 mouse and rat cages, consisting primarily of mice. The rodents housed in these cages are used by numerous NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) to carry out their research missions. The institutes and centers sharing in this research endeavor are:

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD)

• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

• National Eye Institute (NEI)

• National Institute on Aging (NIA)

• National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

• National Center on Complimentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

• National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)

The Building 35 SAF requires additional Tecniplast 1145T Blue Line mouse caging equipment, Green Line rat cages, and racks for transporting and washing these items. Rodent cage equipment, while durable, experiences wear and tear time over time and must be replaced with new equipment for our operations to continue. Additionally, AHCS requires racks and trolleys to transport rodent cage equipment between the cagewash area and animal holding rooms, and hold that equipment while it is being washed.

3. Generic Name of Product

Replacement Tecniplast Cage Components and Cagewash Logistics Equipment

4. Purchase Description

The NINDS Animal Health and Care Section requires the following brand name or equal Tecniplast cage components and cagewash logistics equipment

# MFR Item Number Product Description 1 1145T00SUV Blue line cage bottom. Cage body, High-Temp with label holder coupling clips 2 1145T481SU Blue line cage top. Cage top, H-Temp 3 1145T016 Blue line wire bar lid. Seal safe wire bar lid.

4 GR900SU Green line rat cage bottom 5 GR900TopSealSU Green line rat cage filter top 6 GR900LID Green line rat wire bar 7 ACPC0065GM Green line cage card holder 8 ACBT0262SU Water bottle. 260 ml top graduation, 300 ml total capacity 9 ACCP6521 Sipper cap. Water bottle sipper caps 10 9LBCBMP18SG3R Water bottle crate. BC-Matic plastic bottle crates 11 ACCACBOP1036 Water bottle trolley. 10 crate capacity.

12 9CASUPRTLY Presentation rack. Transport-presentation rack for 84 lids and tops

5. Salient Characteristics

• All items provided must be either (1) interchangeable with existing equipment, in the case of rodent housing equipment, or (2) compatible with the existing equipment when used for logistics, washing, or storage.

• A minimum three (3) year warranty shall be provided for all items on material, fabrication, and workmanship.

5.1 Blue line cage bottom 1145T00SUV

• Nominal dimensions: 6.48” W x 14.53” D x 5.20” H

• 7.5 Liter cage volume

• Polysulfone construction

• Minimum 67 square inches of floor space

• Must be interchangeable with and securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast 1145T00SUV cage bottoms for storage, transport and cagewash processing

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems, 1145T481SU cage filter tops, and 1145T016 stainless steel wire bars.

• Must allow for unobstructed observation of animals

• Label holder coupling clips on cage end to fit existing cage card holders

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

5.2 Blue line cage filter top 1145T481SU

• Nominal dimensions: 6.5" W x 14.6" D x 3.75" H

• Water bottle holder depression compatible with existing water bottles

• Polysulfone construction

• Must securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast 1145T cage tops for storage, transport and cagewash processing

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems, Tecniplast 1145T00SUV cage bottoms, 1145T016 stainless steel wire bars, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers

5.3 Blue line wire bar lid 1145T016

• Nominal dimensions: 6.25" W x 14.5" D x 2.5"H

• Constructed of 304 stainless steel

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast 1145T00SUV cage bottoms, 1145T481SU cage filter tops, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps.

• Must securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast 1145T016 wire bars for storage, transport and cagewash processing

5.4 Green line rat cage bottom GR900SU

• Nominal dimensions: 13.25" L x 14.75" D x 7.25"H

• Minimum 140 sq. in. floor area.

• Polysulfone construction

• Must securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast GR900SU cage bottoms for storage, transport, and cagewash processing.

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems, GR900SU cage bottoms, GR900TopSealSU filter tops, GR900LID stainless steel wire bars, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps, and ACPC0065GM cage card holders.

• Label holder coupling clips on cage end to fit existing cage card holders

5.5 Green line rat cage filter top GR900TopSealSU

• Nominal dimensions: 15.5" L x " 13.57” D x 4.69”H

• Polysulfone construction

• Water bottle holder depression compatible with existing water bottles

• Four sealed air valves, two for supply air and two for exhaust air

• Must be interchangeable with and securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast

GR900TopSealSU filter tops for storage, transport, and cagewash processing.

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast GR900SU plastic cage bottoms, GR900LID stainless steel wire bars, ACBT0262SU water bottles, and ACCP6521 sipper caps, and ACPC0065GM cage card holders.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers.

5.6 Green line rat wire bar GR900LID

• Nominal dimensions: 6.88" L x 12.88" D x 4.00" H

• Constructed of 304 stainless steel

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast Individually Ventilated Cage rack systems

• Must be interchangeable with and securely stack and nest with existing Tecniplast

GR900LID wire bars for storage, transport, and cagewash processing.

• Must be able to integrate precisely with existing Tecniplast GR900SU plastic cage bottom and GR900TopSealSU filter tops

5.7 Green line cage card holder ACPC0065GM

• Nominal dimensions: 5.375” x 3.25" D x 0.63" H

• Polysulfone construction

• Must be interchangeable with existing ACP0065GM cage card holders and compatible with existing GR900SU cage bottoms

5.8 Water bottle ACBT0262SU

• Nominal dimensions: 2.16” W x 2.16” D x 5.08” H

• 300 ml total volume with graduations up to 260 ml

• Polysulfone construction

• Silicone sealing ring

• Must be interchangeable with existing ACBT0262SU water bottles and compatible with both ACCP6521 sipper tubes and 9LBCBMP18SG3R water bottle crates

5.9 Sipper cap ACCP6521

• 316 grade stainless steel construction with cone shaped cap design

• 0.09” hole, 0.31” external diameter, 2.56” length

• Must be interchangeable with existing ACCP6521 sipper caps, and compatible with

ACBT0262SU water bottles, 1145T481SU cage tops, 1145T016 wire bar lids.

• Must be able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers, steam sterilizers, and compatible with P-Line automated water bottle processing machines

5.10 Water bottle crate 9LBCBMP18SG3R

• Nominal dimensions: 10.57" W x 19.85" D x 9.57"H

• Nominal weight: 3 kg / 6.5 lbs.

• Component pieces constructed of injection-molded, glass-filled polyphthalamide (PPA)

• Must be compatible with and securely hold 18 ACBT0262SU water bottles.

• Must be capable of being processed through Multi-Magic and P-Line automated bottle processing systems.

• Must be interchangeable with existing 9LBCBMP18SG3R water bottle crates.

5.11 Water bottle trolley ACCACBOP1036

• Nominal dimensions: 23.3" W x 27.6" D x 59.3" H

• Must be compatible with and securely hold ten 9LBCBMP18SG3R water bottle crates

• Must be able to operate interchangeably with existing ACCACBOP1036 water bottle trolleys.

• Four swivel wheel casters with two locking wheels

• 304 grade stainless steel construction able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers.

5.12 Presentation rack 9CASUPRTLY

• Nominal dimensions: 29.5" W x 41.3" D x 78.7" H

• Must be compatible with and securely hold 84 cage GM500 filter tops or wire bar lids.

• Must be able to be washed two at a time in 90” Tecniplast Atlantis and GP900 rack washers without blocking, obstructing, or compromising the effective operation of the rack washer.

• Must securely holding the contents in a manner that prevents damage to the items being washed and the rack washer itself.

• 304 grade stainless steel construction able to withstand rigors of mechanical washers and steam sterilizers.

6. Quantity

6.1 Base Year Requirement

# MFR Item Number Product Description Quantity 1 1145T00SUV Blue line cage bottom 1,500

6.2 Option Year Requirements

Option year order quantities will be determined by program needs in upcoming years. The orders will be subject to the min-max limitations described in 9. Option(s). Due to (1) the volatility of the prices and tariffs on raw materials used to fabricate this equipment, and (2) variable needs of the program, revised quotes will be obtained for each subsequent option year.

7. Delivery Date

120-150 days after receipt of order (ARO) and signed approval drawings when necessary.

8. Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be for one (1) base year from date of award, with up to two (2) option years. (POP to be discussed with NIDA COAC)

9. Option(s)

# MFR Item Number Product Description OY1 Min-Max

OY2

Min-Max

1 1145T00SUV Blue line cage bottom. Cage body, High- Temp with label holder coupling clips

0-1,500 0-1,500

2 1145T481SU Blue line cage top. Cage top, H-Temp 0-1,500 0-1,500 3 1145T016 Blue line wire bar lid. Seal safe wire bar lid.

0-1,500 0-1,500

4 GR900SU Green line rat cage bottom 0-100 0-100 5 GR900TopSealSU Green line rat cage filter top 0-100 0-100 6 GR900LID Green line rat wire bar 0-100 0-100 7 ACPC0065GM Green line cage card holder 0-100 0-100 8 ACBT0262SU Water bottle. 260 ml top graduation, 300 ml total capacity 0-4,000 0-4,000

9 ACCP6521 Sipper cap. Water bottle sipper caps 0-500 0-500 10 9LBCBMP18SG3R Water bottle crate. BC-Matic plastic bottle crates 0-50 0-50

11 ACCACBOP1036

Water bottle trolley. 10 crate capacity. 0-5 0-5

12 9CASUPRTLY Presentation rack. Transport-presentation rack for 84 lids and tops

0-3 0-3