Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide a Brand Name or Equal LYNX Cage & Rack Washer Equipment. The equipment should have specific characteristics, including being made in the USA, having stainless steel insulated construction, and having a color graphic touch screen micro-computer control system. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, startup services, documentation, and training necessary to furnish and install a fully operational cage and rack washer system. The objectives of the project include improving sanitation and throughput efficiency, ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety and animal welfare standards, and reducing manual handling and ergonomic risks to personnel.
• The equipment must be installed in room E115 of Building 103 at the VA Portland Health Care System.
• The contractor will demonstrate full functionality of the equipment following installation.
• The equipment is expected to last no less than 15 years following installation.
• There is a one year warranty following the date of installation.
• The contractor employees will not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities.