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66 -- DUAL CHAMBER HOT CELLS POC Catherine Hiltner, Contracting Officer, (301) 402-3063 The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health intends to negotiate with Von Gahlen International, Inc., 505 South Second Street, Chatsworth, GA 30705, to furnish and install a quantity of three (3) dual-chamber hot-cell systems meeting the following specifications: (1) Shall include two laminar flow inserts; (2) overall dimensions of each dual unit hot-cell shall be 45.5 inches deep by 112 inches wide by 97 inches high including work stand. All external surfaces of each hot-cell and stand shall be epoxy coated. (3) Inside dimensions of each separate hot-cell shall be 36 inches deep by 49 inches wide by 46.5 inches high; (4) Shall be shielded with three inches of lead in each direction including sidewalls, floor, and roof; (5) Each separate hot-cell shall be equipped with motor driven doors in the front and rear walls. Each rear door shall be solid. Each front door shall contain a glass window. Each window shall be 14.75 inch wide by 11.75 inch high by 6 inch thick, clear 5.2 density lead glass. All fron doors shall include two each 8.25 inch glove ports located at least 14 inches apart and located below the window. (6) All doors shall include a safety interlock; (7) All door openings shall be 37.5 inches wide by 28 inches high; (8) In addition to the windows in the front doors, tow of the dual units shall include windows on both ends. The third dual unit shall include only one window on the right end. All windows shall be 13.75 inches wide by 11.75 inches high by 6 inches thick made of 5.2 density lead glass. Each window shall be mounted lengthwise and centered on each end panel. Each end having a window shall be equipped with a 3 inch diameter stepped plug for access lines located in the center below windows. (9) Each separate hot-cell shall be lined with 16 gage stainless steel. The dual unit having one end window shall have both liners air tight and be GMP certified. (10) Each separate hot-cell shall be equipped with internal lighting fixtures, mounted on ceiling center. (11) Each separate hot-cell shall be equipped with a 6 inch diameter exhaust pipe located in the center back of the ceiling. (12) Each separate hot-cell shall include 16 individually switched electrical outlets located on sides and back of work area, a minimum of two inches above floor. (13) Each separate hot-cell shall include a low voltage control panel to operate lights. The provided equipment and services are proprietary and commercial as defined in FAR Part 2. Von Gahlen International, Inc. is the only known source capable of providing the required equipment. This action is under authority of 41.U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1 and HHSAR 306.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other suplplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received in the contracting office identified herein within 15 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 08/17/00 (W-SN487091). (0230)

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