Laboratory Washer and Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes from qualified sources for a laboratory washer and accessories to support clinical research at the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The proposed action is for a firm fixed price contract, and the contractor shall provide all equipment, parts, and installation. The equipment must have the capacity to clean up to 128 laboratory flasks or bottles per cycle, process up to 98 pipettes per cycle, and have a touch control programmable interface with several programs and customizable program slots. Some key features of the required equipment include: • Capacity to clean up to 128 laboratory flasks or bottles per cycle • Ability to process up to 98 pipettes per cycle • Touch Control programmable interface with several programs and customizable program slots • Conductivity monitoring to verify proper rinsing and contaminant removal • Spray arm and wash pressure monitoring for process verification • Dry Plus hot-air drying system • HEPA H14 filtration (99.99% efficiency) during drying • Maximum final rinse temperature of 199°F (93°C) • Integrated dispenser pumps for detergent and neutralizing agents • Optional interface for process documentation • Short cycle time