MODIFICATION
66 -- Sterilizer System
- Notice Date
- 9/21/2015
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- FTDP-39-15
- Archive Date
- 9/23/2015
- Point of Contact
- Clarice E. Dixson, Phone: 510-559-6027
- E-Mail Address
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clarice.dixson@ars.usda.gov
(clarice.dixson@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for an energy efficient sterilizer. The sterilizer must be equipped with a water-saving system that reduces water consumptions by at least 90% without requiring electricity for it to function utilizing a temperature actuated, non-electric, mechanical device. Must provide automatic wastewater cooling system for wastewater temperatures that do not exceed 140°F without the need for more water and utilities e.g., without mixing/adding cold water via a thermostatic probe to reduce/lower wastewater temperatures. The sterilizer must employ an Allen Bradley Micrologix programmable logic controller (PLC) system; provide the ability to program energy efficient on/off control of steam supply to autoclave for ‘night and weekend set-back; provide diagnostic/help resource menus; provide touch-screen layout and menu system; provide printer, Ethernet communication port, surge suppressor for controls, emergency manual override, provide hardwires on all electronic components; provide radial-arm hinged, swing-out door with solid silicone gasket; provide internal pressure door lock; 120V, 60Hz, single phase electrical controls. The sterilizer unit must utilize non-proprietary solenoid valves for all steam and water functions available through various multiple sources; service repairs/maintenance must require non-proprietary parts and labor, and non-proprietary preventative maintenance agreements to maintain equipment warranties. Chamber must be stainless steel, carbon steel jacket. The chamber should have at least a minimum 15-year warranty. Footprint cannot exceed 68"Lx49Wx71"H. Provide cost for de-installation/ disconnection/removal/disposal of an existing Getinge Castle Model 513973ST sterilizer/utilities and the installation and commissioning (assembly, placement, leveling, final utility connections) of the new sterilizer including seismic anchoring/tie-down, site orientation/user training, user manuals, warranties and shipping/freight fees. Question/Responses for Sterilizer System Question: Are there required internal chamber dimensions? If so, please list them. Response: The required internal chamber dimensions are 26"W x 26"H x 49"L; the external footprint dimensions must not exceed 49"W x 71"H x 68"L. Question: Please confirm that you require a single door sterilizer and not a double-door (pass-through) configuration. Response: A single door sterilizer is required. Question: Will the sterilizer be positioned through a wall or free-standing with a stainless steel cabinet enclosure? Response: The requirement is for a free-standing sterilizer system. Question: Are pre-vacuum cycles desired? Many sterilizer manufacturers offer pre-vacuum cycles as standard, in addition to gravity and liquid cycles. Pre-vacuum cycles provide efficient steam penetration for wrapped goods and porous materials. It also allows the use of a vacuum leak test, which checks the integrity of the chamber regarding air leaks, which cannot be done with a "gravity only" unit. Response: The sterilizer system requires pre-vacuum cycles. The sterilizer will primarily be used for autoclaving animal bedding and animal cages. Question: The solicitation lists a "carbon steel jacket." We plan to offer a stainless steel jacket in lieu of carbon steel. This exceeds the specification listed. A carbon steel jacket can cause spotting and staining on instruments. This is why many manufacturers offer a stainless steel jacket as standard. Response: The minimum requirement of the solicited sterilizer system is a stainless steel chamber and carbon steel jacket. Question: Is house/building steam (50-80 PSI) available? Or does the sterilizer require an electric steam generator? Response: The sterilizer system must operate on house steam; the house steam is 70PSI. An electric steam generator is not required. Question: Is building compressed air (75 PSI minimum) available at the sterilizer? Response: Building compressed air is 60PSI (minimum) and 70PSI (maximum). Question: What floor will the sterilizer be installed on? Response: The sterilizer will be installed on the 3 rd floor. Question: If the sterilizer will be installed above ground level, is an elevator available to move the unit to its final location? Response: An elevator is available to lift the unit to its final location. Question: Is there a loading dock available for delivery? Response: A receiving/loading dock is available for delivery. Question: Can you provide more information about the existing sterilizer that must be deinstalled/removed? Such as the internal chamber dimensions? Please also confirm that the existing sterilizer is a single door configuration. Can you provide photos of the existing sterilizer? Response: The existing sterilizer is a Castle Model 513973ST steam sterilizer. Question: Can you provide a floor plan room drawing or dimensioned sketch? Photos would also be helpful. This would allow potential bidders to review the site and ensure thee are no space constraints. Response: The external footprint dimensions must not exceed 49"W x 71"H x 68"L. This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The following applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-36 (FAR clauses may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov). Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals including descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214.21) to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to Clarice.Dixson@ars.usda.gov no later than 2:00PM PDST September 22, 2015.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California, 94710-1105, United States
- Zip Code: 94710-1105
- Zip Code: 94710-1105
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