Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the purchase of 30 cubic foot upright manual-defrost laboratory freezers. The freezers must have a manual defrost capability, audible and visual alarms, and a temperature display on the front or top front of the unit. The procurement will be for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. The purpose of this request for information is to gather data to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this requirement. Interested parties should respond to the contracting officer, Alejandra Sierra, via email with a statement describing their capabilities and the completed table provided in the document. Key requirements include:
• Minimum internal storage capacity: 30 cubic feet
• Four evaporator shelves
• Maximum external dimensions: 40 in (W) × 36 in (D) × 78 in (H)
• Digital temperature display
• High/low programmable alarms
• Door-ajar alarm must be audible and visual
• One solid right-hinge door
• Stainless steel handle and magnetic door gasket
• Must operate on 110–120 V AC power supply
• Minimum 6-foot power cord
• Maximum full load current: 15 amps
• Maximum fuse or circuit breaker rating: 15 amps
• Provide warranty