Stainless Steel Body Racks Brand Name or Equal Template for Product Salient characteristics.docx

This is a Brand Name or Equal Equipment template specification document for stainless steel body storage racks required under VA solicitation 36C24226B0046 for morgue freezer replacement (Project 526-20-508) at a Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration facility under Veterans Integrated Service Network 2.

The specification establishes salient characteristics for a four-tier stainless steel cadaver storage rack based on the American Mortuary IE27401CUST/IE34401CUST model as the reference standard. Required dimensions are approximately 32 inches wide by 77.5 inches long by 76.2 inches high, with minimum structural capacity of 300–500 pounds per tier to support fully loaded cadaver trays. The rack must be constructed of medical-grade stainless steel with smooth welded construction for sanitation and infection control, corrosion-resistant finish suitable for refrigerated environments, adjustable or fixed shelf supports for tray alignment, and a stable freestanding or floor-anchored design. The equipment must be compatible with standard morgue body trays and cadaver lift systems and fit within morgue cooler storage bays. The VA explicitly reserves the right to consider equivalent products and substitutions that meet the project intent without violating federal, state, or VA standards, indicating that bidders may propose alternative manufacturers and models meeting these specifications.