Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources that can provide two mobile blood bank refrigerators that meet specific salient characteristics, including temperature range, capacity, mobility, and standards compliance. The refrigerators will be used by the VA Southern AZ Healthcare System. Interested contractors should respond to this notice by providing information about their company, including business size, capabilities, and experience. The VA will use the responses to make acquisition decisions and determine if a set-aside is in the best interest.
Key features of the required refrigerators include:
• Temperature range: 1°C - 6°C
• Capacity: Minimum internal dimensions of 10” x 7” x 10”
• Mobility: Must be able to move easily on sturdy wheels
• Display: Visible temperature display on the outside
• Temperature port: External temperature port ready for data loggers
• Alarms: 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 of 48” x 24” x 48”
• Voltage: 100-240VAC
• Frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Standards: Must be AABB and FDA standards compliant, Energy-Star Certified
• Warranty: Must include 1-year manufacturer’s warranty