Summary: This is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for quotes. This request is solely for the purpose of conducting market research to enhance VHA s understanding of the market s offered products, services and capabilities. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted in response to this Sources Sought. This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their notice of ability, and their available products and services in response to the requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential of fulfilling the requirement below, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought.   The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking a vendor to provide the following products and/or services below. This Sources Sought is to facilitate the Contracting Officer s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, is in need of an Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer and shipment of required equipment (all components that make up this system). Technical Specifications Salient characteristics ultra-low temperature freezer. Minimum physical, functional, & performance characteristics: Low Temperature Freezer, Capacity: 14.9 cu.ft., Capacity Freezer: 300 x 2 in. boxes, Model: IUE30086FA, Voltage:115 V, Amperage: 12.6 A, Breaker: Yes, Cabinet Material: Cold-rolled Steel, Casters: 4, Gray, Compressor: 2, Condenser Type: Air, Defrost: Manual Type Ultra-Low Freezer, Upright Temperature Range -50°C to -86°C Temperature Stability 5.9°C Insulation Vacuum, Foam Exterior Finish Painted Steel Style Upright Casters 4 Condenser Type Air Cooled For Use With (Application) Long term storage Typical Lifetime 10 yrs Defrost Manual Model IUE30086FA Depth (English) Exterior 38.46 in. Height (English) Exterior 77.99 in. Width (English) Exterior 22.99 in. Setpoint Security Yes Amperage 12.6 A Plug Type NEMA 5-20 Electrical Requirements 115 V 60 Hz Phase 1 Refrigerant R290 / R170+R290 Mix Capacity (English) 14.9 cu. ft. Temperature Sensor RTD Probe Cabinet Material Cold Rolled Steel Interior Painted Steel Holds 2 in. Boxes (300) Display Capacitive Touch Color Gray Control Type Electronic Ports 2 Warranty US: 2 years parts and labor + additional 2 years compressor parts CA: 5 year standard warranty Min. Clearance 6 in. Dimensions (DxWxH) Exterior 97.7 x 58.4 x 198.1 cm (38.46 x 22.99 x 77.99 in.) Depth (Metric) Exterior 97.7 cm Height (Metric) Exterior 198.1 cm Width (Metric) Exterior 58.4 cm Backup Systems CO2 or LN2 Optional Breaker Yes Voltage 115 V Frequency 60 Hz Energy Usage 9.6 Kwhr/day 4. Delivery: Milwaukee VA HCS 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295-1000 5. Installation:  Installation and demonstration where required.  6. Information Technology: IT support requirements are not required for this equipment.  RESPONSE COMMITMENT   I. Response:   A. Capability statement and with general understanding of the industry and current knowledge and subcontract networks that would be used to support the requirement as identified herein. Provide small business information for your company.  B. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. No debriefs will be conducted. Eligibility in participating in a future acquisition does not depend upon a response to this notice.   II. Timeline:  A. This request will close on stated date within the Government Point of Entry (GPE).   Notes:  This Sources Sought is for planning purposes only to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (large business, small business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.), relative to NAICS code 334516. Responses to this source sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement and who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller of all the items listed above, may submit a capability statement to the contracting office than no later than Friday, April 21, 2023, 12:00 PM EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Matenoa Taufa Matenoa.taufa@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted.Â

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