RFI BIOBANK TANK IOWA CITY VAMC
ID: 36C26324Q0589Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c784f72286314ec39ea33aa7b9640bd1/view
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    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is conducting market research to procure a Biobank Tank for the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The tank is used for storing biological samples such as vials and cryotubes at extremely low temperatures. The tank should have a minimum capacity of 11,000 vapor phase and 13,000 liquid phase vials, a minimum 10 x 10 rack, and a minimum 200L LN2 capacity. It should be capable of maintaining temperatures ranging from -135C to -195C. The procurement also includes additional items such as cryotubes, racks, freezer boxes, and manuals. Delivery is required by July 18, 2024. Interested vendors should respond to the notice by 5/15 2024.

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    Becky De Los Santos
    becky.delossantos@va.gov
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