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Page 4 of 4 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. TWO MOBILE BLOOD BANK REFRIGERATOR 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 Two Blood Refrigerators Laboratory Freezers that at a minimum meet the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA Southern AZ Healthcare System: Principal of Measure: Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Temperature Range: Maintain storage temperatures between 1°C 6°C Capacity: Minimum Internal Dimensions Length:10 x Width: 7 x Deep: 10 Temperature Uniformity: +/- 1.0° C Mobility: Must be able to move easily on sturdy wheels Display: Visible temperature display on the outside Temperature Port: The equipment must have external temperature port ready for data loggers. Alarms Must have an audible and visual alarm for high and low temperature and low battery. Battery Run Time: Equal to or greater than 12 hours Recharge Time: 10 hours max External Dimensions: Maximum External Dimensions Length: 48 x Width: 24 x Height: 48 Voltage: 100-240VAC Frequency: 50-60 Hz Standards: Must be AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) and FDA standards compliant product Energy-Star Certified Warranty: Must include 1-year manufacturer s warranty Brand name Info: BIOFRIDGE BFT-15 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. 1. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing no phone calls will be taken. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge o…

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