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Sources Sought Synopsis Only THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT 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). The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business relative to NAICS 333415 with size standards of 1250 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in U.S Small Business Administration site https://www.sba.gov can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Long Beach Healthcare System, has a need for TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra Low Freezers. The Ultra - Low Freezers will be used to store biological samples for VA medical research studies. The requirement is for brand name or equal: TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer Identify any domestic alternatives (meaning manufactured in the United States) Nomenclature: Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Manufacture Information Fisher Healthcare/ Thermo Fisher Scientific CLIN Description Qty Unit of Measure 1 ULTRALOW GENERAL-PURPOSE FREEZER 2 EA 2 ENERGY SAVINGS REBATE 2 EA 3 POWER CORD 2 EA 4 SLIDINING DRAWER RACK 4 EA REQUIREMENTS: The research lab requests the acquisition of ultra-low temperature freezers and additional equipment which will be suitable for the storage of biological samples. The Salient Characteristics must include: - Ultra-low operating temperature Operating temperature range must go down to 80C, preferably as low as 85C Storage volume 19.31 CF Temperature rating -40 to -86 Electrical power: 100V-230V 50/60 Hz Instrument Rated Current: 8.9A 4.9A Sound Pressure: 43.6 @ dBA -80C Setpoint - Dimensions and Construction Interior: Interior dimensions: 51.2 x 28.3 x 23.1 At least 3-4 fixed or adjustable shelves at least 12 h x 27 w with 1 increments Shelf capacity: 150-165 lbs./shelf NTE 1,140 lbs. combined weight. Storage capacity 400 standard 2 boxes Separated interior doors for each shelf/compartment, to minimize cold air loss by opening only one interior compartment at a time Insulation: Vacuum Insulation panels w/high-density water-blown polyurethane foam, electric heaters at breaker…

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