Brand Name or Equal Sterile Storage Cabinet

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for a brand name or equal Sterile Storage Cabinet. This notice is intended for market research to determine the interest and capability of potential small businesses, including 8(a), Hub Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Veteran-Owned firms.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of Sterile Storage Cabinets, specifically the Air Innovations model SSC4500DX. Key specifications include:

- Overall dimensions of 30.5" Wide x 32" Deep x 77.5" High
- Weight of 520 lbs
- Five shelves measuring 27 3/4" Wide x 18" Deep

The cabinet must maintain a temperature range of 66°F to 72°F and humidity levels between 20% to 60% RH while providing positive pressure of +0.03"WC. It must comply with IEC 60601-1 Medical Standard for Power Supplies and UL60601-1 standards. The interior should be made of easily cleanable 304 stainless steel with a white powder-coated aluminum exterior.

Additional features include:
- HEPA filtration exceeding ISO 7 cleanliness standards
- Continuous air delivery system maintaining at least 10 air changes per hour
- Integrated condensate control system
- Onboard custom control system with digital display for monitoring environmental conditions
- Adjustable stainless-steel pull-out shelves
- Lockable door with keypad access.

The cabinet requires a minimum recommended room size of 10' x 10' and must be placed in an environmentally controlled space.

Period of Performance
12–14-week lead time for delivery after order placement.

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs East Orange VA Medical Center, located at 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey.