Duct Containment System Installation

(RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT

PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement.

This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size relative to NAICS 326122 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (Size standard of 500 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The purpose of this contract is to have a vendor to provide exhaust system components in support of a biosafety cabinet used for Level 2 biohazard sample processing and analysis at Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA. These components, made of Thermoplastic material, ensure proper ventilation and containment for VA Medical Research studies. The vendor shall provide following

requirements or Equal: Blower Transition Adapter MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 7003400 Diameter: 12" Rectangular Inlet dimension: 7 X 13.5 Qty: 1 Thermoplastic Duct 12" dia. MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 5602000 Duct Nominal Diameter: 12 Length: 10 ft. Qty: 1 Thermoplastic Duct 10" dia. MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 7027200 Duct Nominal Diameter: 10 Length: 10 ft. Qty: 5 90-Degree Elbow Coupling MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 7027300 Duct Nominal Diameter: 10" Equivalent Resistance in Feet of Straight Duct: 20 Qty: 5 Female Duct Coupling MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 7027500 Duct Nominal Diameter: 10" Qty: 2 Flexible Duct Connection MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 7034200 / 30182-500 Compatible Duct Diameter: 10" Qty: 1 Male Duct Coupling MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 7067300 Diameter: 12" Qty: 3 Thermoplastic Duct Reducer MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 5606100 Duct Connection Diameters, Size: 10" x 12" Duct Nominal Diameter: 12 Qty: 1 Spectrum Coated Steel Blower MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 177250200 Material: Coated Steel Blower CFM: Up to 2800 Power: 2 HP Nominal Inlet Duct Diameter Diameter: 12" Electrical: 230V, 50/60 Hz, 1ph/3ph Qty: 1 Back Draft Damper MFR: LABCONCO MFR SKU: 3858800 Qty: 1 If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, you MUST provide the information indicated below OR your intent, interest to participation, and information provided will not be considered as valid for research purposes. Response to this notice should include company name, address,