StainlessSteelReliefGrille Brand Name or Equal Template for Product Salient characteristics.docx

This is a Brand Name or Equal Equipment Template specifying acceptable product substitutions for a morgue freezer relief grille component in a Department of Veterans Affairs construction project.

The document establishes salient characteristics for a stainless steel relief grille with motorized damper measuring 6 inches by 6 inches, with the Mopec AC110 model listed as the reference product. The grille must feature stainless steel construction meeting hospital sanitation requirements, an integrated motorized damper with automatic actuation triggered by door switch activation, and capability to relieve pressure differential when the freezer door opens or closes. Additional requirements include corrosion resistance suitable for refrigerated environments, compatibility with morgue freezer ventilation systems, flush or surface mounting capability with wall construction, and electrical actuation compatible with building control voltage. The VA explicitly states it will consider similar product substitutions provided they meet project intent and comply with all applicable federal, state, and VA standards. This component is part of solicitation 36C24226B0046 for project 526-20-508 (Replace Morgue Freezers) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2.