SAM #36C26026Q0480

The VA Portland Healthcare System is seeking market research responses for the procurement of biosafety cabinets for laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Portland Healthcare System - Network Contracting Office 20 - OEMs and Vendors: - Nuaire (only OEM explicitly referenced) - Open to manufacturers or authorized distributors able to provide brand name or equal products - Products/Services Requested: - Four (4) 6-foot Class II, Type A2 biosafety cabinets (Nuaire LabGard NU-543-600 or equal) - Two (2) 4-foot Class II, Type A2 biosafety cabinets (Nuaire LabGard NU-543-400 or equal) - Cabinets must include: - Duct adapter kits - Air and vacuum outlets - Electronic control systems - HEPA filters - 115V electrical requirements - Specific dimensional and technical specifications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal to Nuaire LabGard models - Detailed salient characteristics must be met - Opportunity is for market research (sources sought), not a formal solicitation - Place of Performance: - Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR

Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought Notice

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Page 1 of 5 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Background: The VA Portland Healthcare System, located in Portland, OR is seeking a contractor to provide 4 (Four) 6 Foot & 2 (Tow) 4 foot Biosafety cabinets that meet the below salient characteristics.

Brand Name or Equal to NUIARE

1) LabGard NU-543-600 Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

2) LabGard NU-543-400 Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

Salient Characteristics: 4 foot model Must be: Type A2 Maximum Width: 4-feet (1.2m) Maximum exterior dimensions (W x D x H) in: 56 x 34 x 63 Approximate interior dimensions (W x D x H) in: 46 x 25 x 28 Approximate opening dimensions: 10-inch (254 mm) Must have: Duct adapter kits Air and vacuum outlets with reversible sides 110VAC Electronic Control System Single Digital Dual Thermistor Airflow Sensor Ultra-high Efficiency 3/4 HP DC/ECM Motor Removable Single Piece Stainless Steel, Dished Worksurface Telescoping Base Stand with Leg Levelers - 4-foot (1.2 m) Exhaust Canopy with Exhaust Monitor (115V) Separatorless 99.99% @ 0.3 Micron HEPA Filters with Permanent Plenum Electrical specifications must be met: 115V, 60Hz, 20 Amp, NEMA 5-20P

6 foot model Must be: Type A2 Maximum Width: 6-feet (1.8m) Maximum exterior dimensions (W x D x H) in: 80 x 34 x 63 Approximate interior dimensions (W x D x H) in: 70 x 25 x 28 Approximate opening dimensions: 10-inch (254 mm) Must have: Duct adapter kits Air and vacuum outlets with reversible sides 110VAC Electronic Control System Single Digital Dual Thermistor Airflow Sensor Ultra-high Efficiency 1 HP DC/ECM Motor Removable Single Piece Stainless Steel, Dished Worksurface Telescoping Base Stand with Leg Levelers - 6-foot (1.8 m) Exhaust Canopy with Exhaust Monitor (115V) Separatorless 99.99% @ 0.3 Micron HEPA Filters with Permanent Plenum Electrical specifications must be met: 115V, 60Hz, 20 Amp, NEMA 5-20P

If you are interested and capable of providing the required or comparable product(s) please provide the following information:

Company: Contact Name:
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Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code 337127? Yes No
Is your company an FSS/ GSA Contract Holder with referenced items/solutions on your contract? Yes No
FSS/ GSA Contract Number that would be used for this contract.

Effective Date / Expiration Date

Are you the manufacturer or an Authorized Distributor

Brand Name and Model Number you would provide to meet the requirement.

General pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.

Manufactured Country of Origin

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 337127 (500 Employees).

After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Announcement, a solicitation may be published on the sam.gov or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement will not be considered adequate responses to the solicitation. All interested offerors must respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this Sources Sought Announcement. Prospective bidders must be authorized re-sellers in order to participate in the solicitation process.

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be listed as SD/VOSB under NAICS code 337127 listed in the Small Business administration (SBA) (Dynamic Small Business Search)

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov Subject Line: Biosafety Cabinets. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 03/30/2026 1600 PST.