ATTACHMENT A - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 36C26225Q1228.docx
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This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Chemistry and Blood Bank Replacement Freezers for the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson. The solicitation (36C26225Q1228) seeks to procure two upright plasma freezers with specific technical requirements, including an internal capacity of 18-20 cu ft, six roll-out stainless-steel drawers, temperature maintenance between -30C and -40C, and AABB standards compliance. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 333415, with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
The solicitation requires electronic quote submission by July 31st, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, with a 30-day delivery timeframe after order receipt. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price contract through full and open competition, evaluating offers based on the lowest-priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics. Vendors must provide documentation for Installation and Operational Qualifications, include a 5-year compressor warranty, and train laboratory staff on freezer operation. The freezers will be delivered to the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona, with all pricing inclusive of shipping and FOB Destination.
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VA Tucson Healthcare System Chemistry and Blood Freezers
1. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
| BRAND |
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
| PRODUCT # |
| QTY |
Helmer Scientific
Upright Plasma Freezer (-35°C) iBF120-GX i.Series®
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
· The freezer must be upright freezer and have a right hinge.
· The freezer must have an internal capacity of at least 18 to 20 cu ft.
· The Freezers exterior dimensions in inches must fall into the following range:
Width: 29-30” Height: 80-81” Depth: 28-34”
· The freezer must have at least a minimum of 6 drawers.
Roll-out stainless-steel drawers to allow easy access to blood products.
Each drawer must be liquid-tight to prevent spills from leaking out of the drawers.
Minimum Drawer Dimensions: 21 x 3 x 20 inches
· The freezer must be able to maintain a consistent temperature of < -18°C with normal use, with a set point between -30°C and -40°C.
· The freezer must maintain a temperature uniformity of +/-2°C.
· The freezer must have audible and visual alarms to include power failure, high and low temperature alarms, door ajar, condenser temperature, and low battery.
· The freezer must have the ability to set point ranges for high and low alarms.
· The freezer must have a chart recorder to document temperature range is maintained.
· The freezer must have a 7-day, 24-hour inkless temperature chart recorder.
· The freezer must have a touch screen display for user interface.
· The freezer must be an AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) standards compliant product.
· The freezer must be compatible with existing electrical outlets that are 110V–120V, 60Hz, 15amps.
· The freezer must have the following plug type, NEMA 5-15.
· The vendor will provide documentation for Installation and Operational Qualifications (IQ/OQ), as well as an outline of suggested topics for performance qualification (PQ).
· The freezer must be capable of handling daily use in laboratory settings.
· The freezer warranty must be at least 5 years compressor, 2 years parts, and 1 year labor.
· The freezer must have even distribution of temperature across all compartments.
· The positioning of the freezer must ensure adequate ventilation and service access.
· Blood bank validation / performance qualification will consist of taking temperature for 7 consecutive days. The results must be < -18°C and all temperature probes must be within +/-2°C of each other. In addition, all probes will be compared to a calibrated NIST thermometer and must be within +/-2°C or calibration is required.
· Train laboratory staff on operation, alarm systems, and basic troubleshooting
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