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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 05, 2010 FBO #3176
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- VENTILATED RACK STRUCTURE FOR MOUSE CAGING SYSTEM

Notice Date

8/3/2010
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

332999 — All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001
 

ZIP Code

20857-0001
 

Solicitation Number

FDA-SOL-1077022
 

Archive Date

9/1/2010
 

Point of Contact

kara stith, Phone: 3018277045
 

E-Mail Address

kara.stith@fda.hhs.gov
(kara.stith@fda.hhs.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-30. This announcement constitutes the only 100% small business set aside solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 332999, is to notify contractors that the government intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 13.106 for the following statement of work, under the simplified acquisition procedures. Any firm that believes it is capable of providing the required service as stated herein may submit a capability statement to document its ability to provide the required services. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer(s) is/are providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary. Award will be made to the party whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government may award this contract to other than the lowest price technically acceptable quote. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor described to "Meet or Exceed the Requirement," 2) Past Performance and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a purchase order for animal cages. CLIN0001: MODEL MDJU7140MVSPCD3-3X 140 Cage Micro-Vent Unit Quantity: 3 Technical requirements for Micro Barrier Ventilated Mouse Rack Units shall specifically include the following: ALL NEW UNUSED EQUIPMENT ONLY. The ventilated mouse rack with caging need for this requisition is constructed as aventilated rack structure to house 140 mouse-caging systems. This rack holds 140 Polysulfone Micro-Barrier cages that are exactly 75 Sq. Inches, 7.75" x 12" X 6.5". Each cage comes with a rear pocket wire bar lid and each cage is equipped with an automated watering system with the valve integral to cage and Reduced Height Micro-Barrier Top. The rack watering system includes a manual flush feature. The rack is equipped with a cage latching mechanism, plate mounted casters with 5"phenolic wheels and same side vertical supply and exhaust plenums, a Hepa Filtered supply blower and Hepa filtered exhaust blower units specifically the Eco-Flo Supply Blower - Model # EFS110-1A4E and the Eco-Flo Exhaust Blower -Model # EFX111-0X00. Also 140 stainless steel vertical flip-up cardholders # VH35MB-F per rack, one for each cage will be included.The ventilated mouse caging system utilizes a channel that guides the cage into position as well as providing a channel to capture dust, dander and cage particulate emanating from the cage, preventing them from entering the macro room environment. The racks cage configuration 7 cage wide x 10 cages high. The plenums are located on the same side. The rack is 71.031" H x 29.25" D and 79.3" H. The supply must maintain constant airflow and preset to a minimum of 30 air changes per hour. Effluent air must be recaptured and HEPA filtered before return to macro environment. Mechanical requirements Low velocity air will be delivered to each cage greatly reducing the build-up of gaseous pollutants that may have hazardous effects on animal health. In addition, the ventilated racks reduce the amount of air-borne particulates into the Macro-Environment. Ventilated rack system for mice. Configuration: Double sided, seven (7) wide by ten (10) high for a total of one hundred fourty (140) complete reduced height micro barrier housing units per rack. Each unit shall be equipped with an Edstrom Reverse "S" automatic watering system utilizing the "Easy Connect " Inside the cage A-160 series Shielded Valve (CD-3). All components are to be autoclavable and cage washable. The coupling design system will provide an automatic "POSITIVE" lock mechanism to the air and water grommet connection and will display a visual indication for proper cage docking position. The watering system shall be a combination of "on line" rack flush QD system for automated flushing of the manifold, and a ball valve and drain line so that the manifold can be flushed manually. Air and Rack Systems Specifications HEPA filtered air will be delivered (50-70 Air Changes per Hour) to each individual housing unit by the rack or wall mounted integrated HEPA filtering supply blower delivering "clean" air to the stainless steel delivery manifold system under positive pressure terminating in individual cage air injector tubes. The "clean" air will then be delivered to each cage by means of a stainless steel cage mounted air diffuser. Exhaust air from each cage will be captured by a unique "U" shaped negative pressure stainless steel channel manifold encapsulating three sides of the micro- barrier filter cover flange area, collected into a return air stainless steel manifold system and finally forced through a HEPA filtered rack mounted integrated Exhaust Hepa filtered blower system and exhausted into the room atmosphere. All four (4) inch supply and return plenums utilize sealed access doors and drains for simplified cleaning and drainage after sanitization. Both vertical supply and exhaust plenums will be mounted on the rear of the rack. Rack assembly will consist of one hundred fourty (140) 18 gauge individual stainless steel split platform supports mechanically locked to 3/4" x 1/2" rectangular 16 gauge internal tubular uprights. The split platform design decreases rack overall weight and enhances visibility within the cage. Each internal upright are heliarc welded to the external rack frame that will be constructed of a 14 gauge 1" x 1" tubular base, uprights and upper frame structure to insure strength. The entire assembly shall be plate mounted on stainless steel casters (two with brakes), and 5" diameter phenolic wheels. The micro-barrier assembly will consist of a high temperature Polysulfone (300 Deg. F.) mouse cages, providing seventy-five (75) square inches of floor space with air bullet and A-160 valve assembly, a sheet metal design rear pocket wire bar lid, a high temperature reduced height micro barrier three piece filter top, and a vertical 3" x 5" stainless steel "flip up" data card holder. Each filter top shall consist of a lid design incorporating a filter media support system, a die cut polyester filter sheet 18 mils thick, and a high temperature perforated filter-retaining device designed to "snap" into the top of the micro barrier lid and hold the filter media sheet in place. The micro barrier will not require screw-on plastic nut arrangement or other type of fasteners for holding the filter in place. AUTOMATIC WATERING SPECIFICATIONS Edstrom Drinking Valve The A-160 series Shielded valve (located inside of the cage) permits the valve assembly and air inlet diffuser to travel with the cage for sterilization. The drinking valve will be compatible with hyper-chlorinated or acidified water and autoclavable to 300 degrees F. • 316 stainless steel • Silicone elastomer wetted parts • Operation at 3-5 grams of actuating force with a flow rate of 30ml/min. Coupling Design Socket • 316 stainless steel with silicone seal • Base fitting mechanically joined to manifold piping "Easy Connect Lock" - Release Mechanism • Materials: 316 series stainless steel • Automatic spring loaded release lock to detach cage and drinking valve for cage removal • "Hands Free" Positive engagement with front cage lock release Wetted Component Materials • 316L stainless steel piping, fittings and drinking valves • 0.5 inch diameter with 0.036 inch wall piping • O-ring slip type fittings • Silicone "O" ring material • 316 stainless steel female plug • Drain/vent valves: 316L stainless steel with silicone O-ring seat Construction: • Mechanical and welded fittings • Passivation and electropolishing after welding Drinking Valve Mechanical Operation The Edstrom A-160 shielded valve with the "Coupling Design" Air/ Water Cup Assembly shall be integrated into the micro barrier cage system and travel with the cage assembly once removed from the rack. The "Coupling Design" automated water valve assembly shall be operated by an automatic, spring-loaded lock mechanism located to the lower right of each individual micro barrier cage system. Proper docking to the air and water grommets shall be achieved by placing the micro barrier Housing System within the channel or cage guide. This operation will automatically open the lock/indicator mechanism (continually allowing both hands to secure the cage assembly) permitting the barrier housing assembly to slide towards the air/water connection systems. Proper docking shall be achieved by gently sliding the barrier assembly to the rear of the cage guide channel. Activation (air and/or watering) shall take place immediately when the cage assembly stops its front to rear travel. Once in position, positive locking shall be achieved automatically when the swing lock mechanism engages in the front of the cage holding it secure to the air/water manifolds. Disengagement of the barrier system from the ventilated rack system unit will be achieved by placing both hands on the cage body (with the back of the hand opening the lock mechanism, clearing the cage body) and gently pulling the assembly forward. Visual cage docking indicator-A visual positive lock indicator will determine proper activation of the air/water assembly. The positive lock indicator shall be comprised of a RED cage indicator tab located on the swing lock mechanism. The indicator will protrude (to the right) approximately 1/2" from a stainless steel housing mechanism when the cage are not within the specified locking position of the air and water connection device. In order to achieve and assure proper connection of the micro barrier Housing System to the air/water connection device, the RED indicator tab must be completely encased within the stainless steel housing. Absence of any RED markings from the barrel of the indicator tab shall indicate that the proper connection has been achieved. Location of the indicator shall be directly above the lock arm on the right front side of each micro-ventilated rack system. Note: All watering components are to be manufactured by Edstrom Industries. These components shall include water manifolds, male and female cage connections systems, water valve, and cage lock assembly. Supply and Exhaust Blower modules will be a HEPA filtered air supply unit designed specifically for this ventilated rack system. Performance and Reliability • Temperature and humidity monitoring of supply and exhaust • Automatic filter load compensation • Cage or rack pressure polarity control/monitoring • Certified HEPA filtration • Quiet technology with EC-technology motors • UL and CSA compliant • CE and C-tick certified • Warranty & service Level of Control and Ease of Use • Software-driven technology • Controlled from icon-based, real-time touch screen • BMS integration • Wi-Com TM Vantage compatible • Connect via Wi-Fi TM or Bluetooth TM • Ergonomic pre-filter accessible • Ergonomic pocket handles • Miniaturized wall mounting bracket system Configuration Variety and Ergonomics • Rack Mounted Voltage 100-130Vac or 200-240Vac, 1-ø Power 7-18 Watts Current 0.28A @ 115Vac Heat Load 5-12 Watts Noise (1m) 30 dBA clean filter Weight 19 lbs (9 kg) Bluetooth TM or Wi-Fi TM Period of Performance : Items must be 90-120 days after receipt of the purchase order. CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to Kara.Stith@fda.hhs.gov no later than August 11, 2010, 4:30 PM EST. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due, via email to: Kara.Stith@fda.hhs.gov, no later than 4:30 PM, EST on August 17, 2010. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda has been attached to this provision: None. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.217-9, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, and FAR 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Responses to this notice must be sent via email to kara.Stith@fda.hhs.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted. Contracting Office Address: 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129 Rockville, Maryland 20857-0001 Place of Performance: 8800 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 United States
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/FDA/DCASC/FDA-SOL-1077022/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 8800 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States, BETHESDA, Maryland, 20892, United States

Zip Code: 20892
 

Record

SN02227333-W 20100805/100803235815-32f3f0a19f85ac9bd05bf9ea1fe6f374 (fbodaily.com)
 

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