6515--Laminar Flow Hoods

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes 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/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of 800 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing laminar flow hoods equivalent to brand Germfree. STATEMENT OF WORK General: VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 has a requirement for laminar flow hoods and accessories compatible with Omnicell IVX devices with the following required salient characteristics. This equipment is intended to replace current compounding aseptic isolator hoods in the intensive care unit (ICU) and operating room (OR). Scope: VA San Diego facility is looking to purchase two (2) horizontal laminar flow hood systems. The contractor is required to provide brand name or equal equipment that meets or exceeds the physical, functional, and performance of the listed SOW in this section. Installation services will be required. Please note shipping term is FOB Destination; all shipping cost must be included in unit cost. Requirements/Salient Characteristics: CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 Germfree 4-Foot Horizontal Laminar Flow Workstation Part# Z400E or equal 2 EA 0002 Germfree Kit for Seismic Anchoring Part# Z-SEISMIC or equal 2 EA 0003 Germfree Additional Prefilters Part# Z-PF4 or equal 2 EA 0004 Installation Service and Operation Qualification Protocol 2 EA Must be a horizontal laminar flow hood not a containment barrier hood/isolator hood. Must be intended for the preparation of non-hazardous compounded sterile products. Must have a sleek compact design for effective cleaning minimizing the risk of contamination. Must have 2 cable passthroughs for powering Omnicell IVX devices. Must be able to fit the Omnicell IVX devices with adequate compounding space. Must be USP 797 compliant for sterile compounding. Must be ISO Class 5 air quality. Must have low glare LED lighting with touch screen interface and integrated pressure monitoring and alarms. Must be integrated with full width HEPA filter with unidirectional airflow for superior particle removal. Must be a minimum of four (4) feet and be height adjustable via electric lift stand controls or similar to cater to each technician s height. Must come equipped with rolling casters/wheels for easy transportation. Must have stainless steel construction for durability and easy cleaning. Hood must come equipped with IV hanging bar and hooks. Must come with the following accessories: kit for seismic anchoring compatible with casters and wall anchors as well as additional prefilters. Contractor must offer initial onsite setup and installation service of equipment. Warranty of Equipment Government requirement for standard manufacturer industry warranty term. Th...