SAM #75N98026Q00400

NIH Solicitation for Dual Chamber Tower Sterilizer and Turnkey Installation

NIH is seeking to replace an aging autoclave sterilizer at its Bethesda facility with a modern dual chamber tower sterilizer. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - Building 5, Room 318, Bethesda, MD - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products Requested: - Dual chamber tower sterilizer (autoclave) - Chamber dimensions: 20" x 20" x 38" - 316L stainless steel chamber with carbon steel jacket and passivated finish - Hinged manual door, cabinet-mounted configuration - Integrated control system with 7-inch color touchscreen - At least 50 programmable sterilization cycles - Password protection and lockable cycle parameters - Thermal printer and USB dataport - High-vacuum system - Water and energy efficiency features - Compliance with ASME U-1, UL, and cUL certifications - Brass/bronze/copper piping - Starter kit: cleaning supplies, autoclave gloves, printer supplies, manuals - Services Requested: - Turnkey installation (Level 4): receiving, uncrating, setup, utility connections, start-up, user training, removal of packing/debris - De-installation of existing sterilizer (disconnect and move within building) - Permitting or building modifications excluded unless approved - Unique Requirements: - Delivery required within 90 days after order - Turnkey installation and user training included - Safety and compliance certifications required - Place of Performance: - NIH, Building 5, Room 318, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892

Description

An autoclave is an essential, reliable, and cost-effective scientific instrument that uses high-pressure steam to sterilize equipment, media, and biohazardous waste. It ensures the elimination of microorganisms, prevents contamination of microbiological cultures and laboratory tools, and safely sterilizes infectious waste prior to disposal. 

The following product features/characteristics are required for this requirement.

Equipment Specifications:

· Dual chamber tower sterilizer with approximate chamber dimensions of 20" × 20" × 38"

· 316L stainless steel chamber with carbon steel jacket and passivated finish

· Double chamber configuration with stainless steel recessed panels and cabinet-mounted design

· Hinged, fully opening manual door with right-side hinge

· Chamber configuration includes:

- Top chamber with two (2) standard shelves

- Bottom chamber with two (2) extendable shelves

· Integrated control system with:

- 7-inch color touchscreen interface

- Minimum of 50 programmable sterilization cycles

- Password protection supporting multiple users

- Lockable cycle parameters

· Data and monitoring capabilities including:

- Thermal printer for cycle documentation

- USB dataport for data export

· High-performance sterilization system including:

- High-vacuum system with water ejector (minimum 45 psi required)

- Automatic jacket blowdown for liquid cycles

- Compatibility with house steam supply

· Water and energy efficiency features including:

- Water conservation and monitoring system

- Automatic idle shut-off and energy management functionality

· Safety and compliance features including:

- Emergency stop button

- ASME U-1 code stamped pressure vessel

- UL and cUL certification

- Thermocouple port for validation

· Constructed with brass, bronze, and copper piping

· Includes starter kit with cleaning supplies, autoclave gloves, printer supplies, and manuals.

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