Salient Characteristics.docx
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- 6640--KapSafe Recapper and Seal Crimper Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q1217
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This is a Brand Name or Equal Worksheet, also known as a Salient Characteristics document, submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration for the KapSafe Automated Recapper and Seal Crimper (Part Number 3101 1102), solicitation number 36C26126Q1217. The document establishes the essential specifications that equivalent products must meet to be considered acceptable alternatives to the named brand item manufactured by LGP Consulting, Inc.
The equipment is a bench-top automated laboratory tube recapper designed to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive-motion injuries in laboratory operations. Key salient characteristics include: processing capacity of up to 1,200 tubes per hour with a multi-rack, walk-away design; compatibility with 13mm and 16mm specimen tubes supporting 75-100mm tube heights; bench-top footprint of approximately 22" W x 14" D x 26" H; operation on standard 110 VAC laboratory electrical service; and compliance with applicable laboratory safety and commercial manufacturing standards. The vendor must provide a one-year parts and labor warranty with ongoing support, installation instructions, and operational training for laboratory personnel. The equipment requires no network connectivity and does not interface with VA networks or store patient data. The certifying official has confirmed that these salient characteristics are essential to the Government's requirements and that the restrictions will not limit acquisition to a single manufacturer.
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Brand Name or Equal Worksheet (“Salient Characteristics”)
Brand Name Item:
KapSafe Automated Recapper and Seal Crimper (Part Number 3101 1102)
1) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.
Capable of handling up to 1200 tubes per hour. This is a multi-rack, walk-away design.
a) Compatibility – Must be compatible with 13 mm and 16 mm specimen tubes and support 75–100 mm tube heights.
b) Dimensions – Bench-top footprint approximately 22” W x 14” D x 26” H.
c) Industry Standard – Must operate using standard 110 VAC laboratory electrical service and comply with standard commercial laboratory equipment practices.
d) Purpose – Automated recapping of laboratory specimen tubes to improve efficiency, reduce repetitive-motion injuries, and support increased laboratory workload.
e) Governing Body or Organization – Must comply with applicable laboratory safety and commercial manufacturing standards.
2) Complete generic identification – Bench-Top Automated Laboratory Tube Recapper
3) Applicable model/make/catalog number – KapSafe Automated Recapper and Seal Crimper (Part Number 3101 1102)
4) Manufacturer name – LGP Consulting, Inc.
5) Warranty – One-year parts and labor warranty with ongoing support on all equipment.
6) Installation/Training – Vendor shall provide installation instructions and operational training for laboratory personnel as needed.
7) Security – No network connectivity required. Equipment does not interface with VA networks or store patient data.
Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information:
1. The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government’s requirements.
2. To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacturer.
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