This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-24-2234433 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2024-05 May 22, 2024
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed brand name, full and open competition, un- restricted and without a small business set-aside.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for the following:
1) Qty: 2 Custom LabGard NU-L677-600 Class II, Type A2, Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet with waste disposal system.
2) Qty: 1 Custom LabGard NU-L677-500 Class II, Type A2, Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet with waste disposal system
3) Shipping cost to Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 S 4TH ST , HAMILTON, MT 59840
FOB DESTINATION
The biosafety cabinet must include the following specifications below equal to the brand name Custom LabGard NU-L677-600 Class II, Type A2, Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet with waste disposal system.
• BSC net weight shall not exceed 815 lbs for 5’ model or 880 lbs for 6’ model
• Exterior dimensions
o 5’ nominal width unit must be: 65 ½” w x 31 1/8” d x 79” h
o 6’ nominal width unit must be: 77 ½” w x 31 1/8” d x 79” h
• Interior dimensions
o 5’ nominal width unit must be: 58 3/8” w x 25 ¼” d x 28 ½ ” h
o 6’ nominal width unit must be: 70 3/8” w x 25 ¼” d x 28 ½ ” h
• Waste disposal system on the left side of the cabinet
• Integral auto-lift base stand shall be stainless steel construction with 5-inch (127mm) heavy-duty lockable castors to support waste disposal system in left side configuration
• Cabinet shall have standard sash opening of 12”
• Cabinet shall provide biological containment protection for both operator and product proven by an actual test, (e.g. test conducted by NSF) and routinely validated
• Cabinet shall be easily fumigated employing an established procedure such as that recommended by NSF
• Cabinet interior shall be composed of 16 GA, Type 304 stainless steel with all welded monolithic leak-free construction
• Shall have one-piece removable dished stainless steel work surface, 16 GA stainless steel reinforced with stainless steel U channels to minimize vibration.
• Shall have an 8” work access opening
• Shall have a supply HEPA filter 99.99% efficient @ 0.3 microns shall be of full cabinet work zone width and depth.
• Shall have an exhaust HEPA filter 99.99% efficient @ 0.3 microns.
• Shall have a polyurethane foam back wall prefilter
• Shall have a supply HEPA filter protected by perforated metal diffuser covering the entire top of work zone
• Air velocity from the supply filter shall average 55 to 65 fpm with no single point outside the 20% of average range measured in a horizontal plane defined by 4 inches above the bottom edge of window
• Average inflow velocity shall nominally be 105 fpm
• Digital pressure sensors and controls to notify users of any adverse functionality of the unit
• Electrical power shall be supplied with 12 foot 3-wire cord with molded plug. Electrical supply shall be 115V, 60Hz protected with thermal circuit breaker from distribution panel
• Cabinet shall come standard with one duplex outlet with drip proof covers on left inside wall with option of additional duplex outlet on right inside wall. One gas valve / one service coupling on right side wall.
• The cabinet shall be ergonomically designed for maximum user comfort and adjustability to meet the requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA.)
o Standard non-metallic armrest/airfoil incorporating large 1-1/2 inch (38mm) forearm support area with 1/2 inch (12mm) recessed front grill designed for armrest comfort while maintaining containment performance.
o Maximum visibility into cabinet workzone shall be at least 20-1/2 inches (521mm) from front access airfoil to exterior light housing.
o Cabinet shall have a centrally located instrument panel within the control center that is easily serviced with quick disconnects.
o Cabinet shall have the capability of incorporating a user-adjustable basestand or base storage cabinet as an option.
o The cabinet shall have a smooth operating sliding window from fully closed to full opening at 20 inches (508mm).
o Cabinet shall have a large worktray (21 3/4 inch (552mm) depth) removable with coved corners for easy cleaning
o Cabinet shall have the capability of a user adjustable base stand
o Cabinet shall have a 10 degree slope
• The cabinet shall have all positive pressure plenums surrounded by a vacuum relative to the room
• Cabinet shall contain a control system which is a self-contained electronic module that will perform the following functions:
o Easy use interface with color LCD
o Control blower DC ECM motor via solid-state DC Motor Controller that provides automatic compensation (constant volume control) for both filter loading and line voltage variances
o Fast, accurate, reliable dual thermistor, airflow sensors and digital differential velocity pressure flow grid powered by TSI to control and monitor cabinet airflows to setpoints
o Control lights via solid state switch
o Control outlets via solid state switch
o Display date/time w/battery backup
o Display blower and optional UV light run timers
o Display alarm setpoints high/low for error conditions (downflow / inflow)
o Display complete calibration, option menu and diagnostic functions
• The cabinet shall contain an exhaust interlock system that prevents operation of the internal supply blower unless the exhaust flow is sufficient to provide the correct air barrier inflow velocity at start up
• Motor/blower shall be positioned so as to create an even filter loading, thereby prolonging the life of the supply HEPA filter, and shall deliver over 250% of the initial HEPA filter static pressure with no more than a 10% decrease of CFM
• Cabinet shall be capable of front filter removal without disassembly of the control panel and sliding window tracks/hardware
• Lighting shall be energy efficient LED (T8) internally mounted and provide 90 (968) to 120 (1291) foot-candles (LUX) on work surface.
• The cabinet shall be easily transportable through a standard 36 inch (914mm) wide door without disassembly
• Sound level shall be no more than 67 dbA measured 15 inches (381mm) above the work tray and 12 inches (305mm) in front of viewing window
Heat rejection shall not exceed 2669 BTU/hr (5’ model) or 2787 BTU/hr (6’ model)
Custom LabGard NU-L677-500 Class II, Type A2 Animal Handling Biosafety
Cabinet
Nominal Width: 5-feet (1.5m)
Style: Console
AeroMax Electronic Control System
Digital Pressure Sensor
Ultra-high Efficiency 1 HP DC/ECM Motor
Removeable Single Piece Stainless Steel, Flat Worksurface with Prop-up
Ergonomic PVC Armrest
QTY 1 Polyurethane Foam Pre-fitler 10PPI, Backwall
Automatic Base Stand
5-inch (127 mm) Stainless Steel Casters, QTY 2 Standard, QTY 2 Locking
• Stainless Steel Smooth Interior, Coved Corners, Backwall Pre-filter
• 12-inch (305 mm) Access Opening, Manual Adjustable, Tempered Glass
• 115V, 60Hz, 20 Amp, NEMA 5-20P, Made in USA
• Outlets: GFI, Qty 2 Duplex Outlets, NEMA 5-15R, 3 Amp Max, 115V
• UV Light Backwall
• 3-inch (76 mm) Supply, 12-inch (305 mm) Exhaust Metal Frame
Separatorless 99.99% @ 0.3 Micron HEPA Filters with Permanent Plenum
Base Unit Configuration: Nu-677-512U110
Custom Features: Reference Nu-S677-600 Serial #205049032521, Project
96242
• Waste Disposal system on Left side
• Includes NU-5M211 - Stainless Steel Armrest for 5-feet (1.5m) Cabinet
Width
Place of Performance: RML, 903 South 4th Street, Central Receiving, Bldg. 22, Hamilton, MT 59840, United States. FOB: Destination
The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price.
The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2023)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2024)
FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
(Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record)
FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017)
52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation
(OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26
The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2022)
FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (MAY 2024)
*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.
FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015)
FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).
Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.
Submission shall be received not later than August 24, 2024 @ 4:00 PM EST
Offers may be e-mailed to Diana Rohlman (E-Mail/ diana.rohlman@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-NIAID-24-2234433). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)
All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Diana Rohlman at diana.rohlman@nih.gov.
