6640--BIO safety cabinet EER

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking to procure two biological safety cabinets for delivery to the Durham VAMC facility located at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC. The solicitation specifically requires one 6' Logic Class II Type A2 and one 6' Logic Class II Type B2 Biological Safety Cabinet, both featuring 115V electrical specifications, LED lighting, and North American power plugs designed to provide comprehensive personnel, product, and environmental protection for hazardous particulates across BSL 1-4 containment levels. These cabinets must include long-life DC Electronically Commutated Motors, airflow monitoring systems, and energy-efficient operations, with the Type B2 cabinet providing 100% exhaust through a dedicated exhaust system for enhanced safety with select agents. The solicitation is issued under Standard Form 1449 for Commercial Products and Commercial Services with offers due by August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. The period of performance extends from September 15, 2025, through May 15, 2026, and invoicing will occur upon receipt of verified invoices submitted electronically through the VA's payment system.

This procurement opportunity operates as an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designations applied, making it open to all qualified contractors. Each biological safety cabinet weighs 1,091 pounds, representing substantial laboratory equipment requiring specialized handling and installation capabilities. The contract falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, indicating the specialized nature of the required equipment. Performance will take place at the Durham VAMC facility in North Carolina, where the contractor must ensure proper delivery and installation of both safety cabinets. The solicitation document does not specify incumbent contractors or provide estimated contract values, focusing instead on the technical specifications and delivery requirements for these critical laboratory safety devices.