SAM #SSN_CVM-2026-134067

FDA Solicits Seven NSF/ANSI 49-Certified Biosafety Cabinets for White Oak Campus

The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Applied Science, is seeking vendors to supply seven biosafety cabinets (BSCs) to replace outdated units at the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Applied Science - Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS) - Products Requested: - Seven biosafety cabinets (BSCs): - One 6-foot wide unit - Six 4-foot wide units - All units must meet NSF/ANSI 49 certification standards - Key features required: - Supply and exhaust HEPA filters (99.99% efficiency at 0.3 micron) - 16 or 18 gauge Type 304 stainless steel construction - Adjustable base stands - Grounded electrical cables - Easily transportable through standard doors - Multiple service couplings, gas valves, and outlets with drip proof covers - Front filter removal capability - Sliding viewing windows - Audible and visual alarms - UV light fixtures - Minimum 60-month warranty for parts and labor - Pricing must include shipping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All cabinets must be delivered to the FDA White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, MD - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; open to all vendors meeting technical requirements

Description

We expect to acquire seven new BSCs according to our specifications. The Contractor shall provide seven (7) biosafety cabinets consisting of:

•         One (1) 6-foot wide unit

•         Six (6) 4-foot wide units

All BSCs are expected to meet certification standards (NSF/ANSI 49) upon delivery.

Deliverables

The following are the requirements that should be met at the minimum:

•         Units shall be available in unit widths of 6 ft (one unit) and 4 ft (six units)

•         Units must meet the performance requirements of NSF/ANSI 49.

•         Units shall have supply HEPA filters 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 micron by DOP test and shall be of full cabinet work zone width and depth.

•         Units shall have exhaust HEPA filters 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 microns by DOP test

•         Units shall be constructed from 16 or 18 gauge Type 304 stainless steel, forming a monolithic, sealed structure.

•         Units shall possess a height adjustable base stand such that workspace height can be adjusted from at least 30 to 36 inches.

•         Units’ power shall be supplied with a minimum 12-foot (2.5m) grounded electrical cable. Electrical supply should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz.

•         Units shall be easily transportable through a 40 inch (1016 mm) wide, 83 in (2108 mm) tall door without disassembly.

•         Units shall come standard with two outlets with drip proof covers; one gas valve/service coupling on right side wall; one service coupling on right side wall; two service couplings on left side wall.

•         Units shall be capable of front filter removal without disassembly of the control panel and sliding window tracks/hardware.

•         Units shall feature a sliding viewing window that operates smoothly from full closure to full opening at 20 inches.

•         Units shall have a working access height of 10 inches.

•         Units shall feature a non-metallic armrest/airfoil incorporating an at least 2 inch (51mm) forearm support area.

•         Units shall feature an audible alarm and flashing LED to warn of an unsafe viewscreen position. The units will also signal power loss with visual and audible alarms

•         Units shall include base stand with work surface height between 25 and 35 in

•         Units shall include an ultraviolet (UV) light fixture.

•         Units shall be warranted for parts and labor for at least 60 months from the date of acceptance.

•         Pricing shall include shipping cost.

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