Blood Bank Refrigerator

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI only. The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333415 (size standard of 1250 Employees). Responses to this RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Blood Bank Refrigerator to store blood supplies that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA New Mexico (Albuquerque) Healthcare System: The refrigerator must have a capacity of 44 to 46 cubic feet. The refrigerators exterior dimensions in inches must fall in the following range: Width: 53 - 55 Height: 57 - 58.5 Depth: 22 - 24 The refrigerator must be capable of maintaining a set point of +4 degrees Celsius with minimal fluctuations. Temperature fluctuations shall remain between, +1 to +6 degrees Celsius. The refrigerator must have a digital temperature monitoring system (data logger) that provides 24/7 tracking/monitoring of the refrigerators temperature. The refrigerator must have a minimum of one (1) access port to allow for external temperature monitoring probe(s) to be inserted. All temperature monitoring devices must be medical grade. The refrigerator must have a touch screen display for user interface. The refrigerator must have double doors that open from the front. Users must be able to view the contents of the refrigerator without having to open the doors. The refrigerator doors should have a self-closing feature that ensures the doors close after being opened. The refrigerator doors must be lockable. The internal storage of the refrigerator must be drawers. The refrigerator must have a minimum of 14 slide out drawers. Each drawer must be liquid-tight to prevent spills from leaking out of the drawers. Drawers must be able to hold up to 728 units of blood products that will be stored in standard red blood cell (RBC) blood bags. The refrigerator must have the ability to captures spills. The spill capture system must be removal to allow for emptying and cleaning. The refrigerator must be compatible with existing electrical outlets that are 110V 120V, 60Hz, 15amps. The refrigerator must have the following plug type, NEMA 5-15. The refrigerator must have an internal backup power supply that will automatically supply power to maintain temperature monitoring. The refrigerator must be capable of providing both audible and visual notifications of power loss and when backup power is being used. The refrigerator must have both audible and visual temperature sensor alarm that alerts users when temperature fluctuations beyond +1 to +6 degrees Celsius. The refrigerator must have both audible and visual alarm that alerts users when the doors are left opened. The refrigerators internal and external surfaces must be made of bacteria-resistant materials. The refrigerator must be constructed of medical grade materials designed for blood storage. The refrigerator must have swivel locking casters wheels that allow the refrigerator to be moved. The refrigerator must have feet that allow for leveling on uneven surfaces. The refrigerator must use EPA compliant refrigerant. The refrigerator must comply with FDA requirements for blood product storage. The refrigerator must be energy star certified. Brand name Info: BRAND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT # QTY Helmer Scientific I.Series Double Doors Blood Bank Refrigerator iBR245-GX 1 The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to kahlfanie.carabon@gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Notice: No remanufactured or gray market items/supplies will be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Verification can be provided by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.