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66 -- LABORATORY GLASSWARE WASHER/DECONTAMINATOR SOL A68117 DUE 022300 POC Contract Administrator: Kelly B. Mitchell-Baynes (301/827-7164), Contracting Officer: Ida Cofield (301/827-7156, FAX: (301/827-7151) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ No. A68117). The solicitation clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3821. This requirement is set aside for small businesses, the size standard is 750 employees. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a requirement for 1 Laboratory Glassware washer/decontaminator with the following capabilities: The glasware washer shall have 3 wash levels, which is ISO 9002 Certified (perform both washing and drying and is capable of washing up to three racks of labware at a time). 40 microprocessor controlled programs and hot air drying. Basic basket, Mesh cover for injector tube basket, 20 jet rack long jets, 36 jet rack long & short jets, 48 jet rack short jets, 100 jet rack low- Diam. 2, Special memory program for pH neutralization. The Specifications for the Laboratory Glassware washer/decontaminator are as follows: Dimensions: External 57 7/8 H x 26 W x 27 1/8 D, Internal 25 H x 19 3/8 W x 19 5/8 D. Construction: Exterior Brush finished, high grade AISI 304 L 16 gauge stainless steel. Insulation Double wall construction fully insulated with soundfoam, closed cell foam with synthetic rubber base. Interior Brush finished, high grade AISI 304L 16 gauge stainless steel. Electronically welded under Argon protection. Wash/Rinse Circulation System All components in contact with wash and rinse solutions are of stainless steel or other materials impervious to the effects of detergents, additives and general laboratory chemical residues passing through the machine. Door The front door is counterbalanced for ease of operation and loading in the open position for glassware baskets and accessories. Optional transfer carts are available to match the door height and to facilitate loading and unloading. The door has no window to minimize loss of heat and to help eliminate noise. Standard Equipment: Automatic water softener with audible and visual alarm. One electronic thermostat for the independent selection of temperature for the prewash (up to 3), wash and final rinse between ambient and 95 degrees C. Peristaltic detergent and acid pumps allow for precise addition of either agent for critical cleaning applications. Adjustable from 5 to 2000 ml per cycle at a rate of 300 ml per minute. Built in 220 V, 2 kW, 46 ohm, heating element with 220 V, 60 HZ blower motor for drying. The main circulation pump is: 208/240 VAC, 1 PH or 3 PH 60 HZ, 10 A/phase, 1 HP with a capacity of 132 gallons/minute. Two brush finished high grade AISI 304L stainless steel rotating arms upper & lower, easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance. " hot and cold water hoses (5') for pressurized water supply (28 to 145 PSI), with " female connector and water filter. " Demineralized water hose (5') for pressurized, " Demineralized hose for gravity flow with " female connector. " drain hose (5') connected to built in drain pump; 220 VAC 60 HZ. Triple filter system in wash chamber for circulation pump protection which is easily removed for rapid cleaning. Back-up water filters in all inlet valves. Systems monitoring: Self diagnostics, monitoring of all functions, sending information to user via Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Five major fault alarms, audible and visual giving quality control to each wash. Systems Control Panel: 1. 4 LCD with up to 16 character program naming capability. 2. Time button for reading of current function. 3. Temperature button gives reading of temperature programmed. 4. "+" function button to skip any unwanted functions. 5. "-" function button for reading of program name. 6. Correction button enables program number 1 to be reselected. 7. Numeric keyboard permits selection of program. 8. Start button. Push to start cycle and to enter data when programming. 9. Power/switch STDP toggle. Electrical Service: (Electric Heating) 208/240 Volt, 1 or 3 Phase, 60 Hz. Built in heater, circulation pump safety relay and main power circuit breaker accessible through front service panel. Built-in peristaltic pump for introduction of neutralizing acid. Amount of acid per cycle is approximately 225ml/12L H2O. One 5 gallon bottle of LANCERCLEAN detergent specially formulated for use in laboratory glasswashers. One 5 gallon bottle of LANCERACID specially formulated for use in laboratory glasswashers in the rinse cycle to neutralize alkaline and other inorganic deposits. 40 Flexible Programs: "Up" Universal Programming controlled by microprocessor, individually selected programs available and stored in memory. Flexibility to change programs. Two pressurestats to control water level inside the machine and to prevent overflow. Automatic cut off of main recirculating pump when door isopen. Demineralized water pump 220 VAC, 60 HZ. W. " overflow hose to remove excess water. Three levels of washing capability with automatic valve opening when inserting jet racks. Fully extendible arms supporting jet rack for easy access to glassware. Earth grounding over entire body and housing of machine. Water Consumption: 4 gallons/cycle approximate per operation. This equipment will be installed by the vendor who also must provide instructions on the use of the equipment. This equipment must include a standard warranty one (1) year on parts and labor. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Electronic Funds Transfer . All responsible sources who can provide and meet the above requirement by shall submit written quotations by mail or fax 301/827-7151. Evaluation/award will be based on the technically acceptable quote that offers the best value to the government. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB point, a poc (name and telephone number); GSA contract number if applicable; delivery date; business size and payment terms. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted by February 25, 2000, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time to the above address or fax. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. FAR provisions can be found at the following website: http://www. arnet.gov. "See Note 23" Posted 02/10/00 (W-SN424040). (0041)

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