SAM #36C24E26Q0098

Sole Source Installation of Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Piping System at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center for a turnkey installation of a cryogenic liquid nitrogen (LN2) piping system. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center (RPO EAST) - Sole source vendor: Cornerstone Mechanical Inc. - Scope includes: - Supply and installation of new 1/2-inch Type L copper LN2 piping - Unistrut supports for piping - 2-inch fiberglass insulation with protective metal jacket - Stainless steel ball valves - Cryogenic hose assemblies to connect VA-furnished LN2 tanks to seven research freezers - Purpose: Provide backup cryogenic protection for Veteran biospecimens in research storage - No other local sources identified as capable of providing turnkey installation and compatibility with existing equipment - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; requirement is for a complete system installation - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source justification

Technical Details - All materials and labor for installation are included - System must be compatible with existing VA-furnished liquid nitrogen tanks and research freezers - Installation supports critical research storage infrastructure

Procurement Information - Sole source contract; no competitive bidding anticipated - Cornerstone Mechanical Inc. is the only vendor identified - No period of performance specified in the notice

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Cornerstone Mechanical Inc.for turnkey installation of a specialized, insulated liquid nitrogen piping distribution system. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to supply and install new 1/2-inch Type L copper LN2 piping, Unistrut supports, 2-inch fiberglass insulation with protective metal jacket, stainless steel ball valves, and cryogenic hose assemblies to connect VA-furnished liquid nitrogen tanks to seven research freezers. The piping system is essential for providing backup cryogenic protection for Veteran biospecimens in support of critical research storage. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to supply and install new 1/2-inch Type L copper LN2 piping, Unistrut supports, 2-inch fiberglass insulation with protective metal jacket, stainless steel ball valves, and cryogenic hose assemblies to connect VA-furnished liquid nitrogen tanks to seven research freezers. The piping system is essential for providing backup cryogenic protection for Veteran biospecimens in support of critical research storage. Market research was not able to identify any other sources in the L.A. area who can perform the turnkey services and combatibility with existing equipment. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source who can provide the fulfill the exact equipment specifications, can provide information no later than August 17th , 7AM, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Stacy Taylor at Stacy.Taylor@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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