Laboratory Freezer

Added: Oct 30, 2017 9:50 am This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing).



A Helmer Laboratory Freezer (Horizon Series HLF125 Upright) is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide the following by Brand Name or Equal:

CLIN

Item

Description

Qty

Unit

0001

5213125-1

Model HLF125 Horizon Series Laboratory Freezer

3

EA



Salient Characteristics for Laboratory Freezer (Model HLR 125 Horizon Series)

Commercial Grade Energy efficient

External Measurements must be no larger than 30" x 80" x 36" and fit through 36-inch doorway

Minimum storage volume 25 cubic ft.

At least 4 interior shelves

Antibacterial Coating both inside and outside

Temperature range must be -15C to at least -30C

Access Ports for external monitoring probe

Automated, programmable defrost method

Refrigerant Charge: CFC/HCFC Free

Audible Alarms



Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating:

Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;

Business size/Socioeconomic status;

If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and

Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products.

This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration.



The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333415 and the small business size standard is 1250 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Carl Weber at carl.weber3@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Monday, November 6th, 2017. Subject line shall reference Sources Sought announcement number 9015 from FBO.gov.