Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify parties interested in and capable of providing services and materials to upgrade the Pneumatic Tube system at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The upgrade includes replacing existing and outdated components in buildings 200, 204, and 77. The contractor will be required to remove and dispose of 22 station controls, provide and install 22 new station upgrade packages, remove and dispose of 2 blower control assemblies, and provide and install 2 new blower control package units. The contractor will also need to provide and install 12 transfer unit upgrade packages with a standalone virtual server. The upgrades must meet or exceed existing components and equipment, including fit, and must be completed without further expense to the government.
• The system capacity is 6-inch diameter carriers, often utilizing 3M Brushlon materials for durability.
• The performance transports up to 12 lbs. (net payload) at 20-25 feet per second.
• The station types include front-load stations, which can be designed for recessed, flush-mounted installation.
• The interface features a Nexus control panel (touchscreen).
• The security/access includes PIN code access.
• The noise reduction uses Whisper receiving systems with energy-absorbing, cushioned bins for quieter operation.
• The additional options include stainless steel construction.