Bio Safey Cabinets

Project ID: SSN_CVM-2026-134067 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Food and Drug Administration
Deadline	05/15/26
Posted	05/12/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Laurel, MD 20708 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Posted: May 11, 2026, 10:06 a.m. EDT

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS), is issuing this sources sought announcement on behalf of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Applied Science. The laboratory at the FDA CVM is pursuing projects involving biologically hazardous samples, necessitating the use of appropriately rated biosafety cabinets (BSCs). The current BSCs are evaluated as inadequate and require replacement. The goal of this contract is to acquire seven new BSCs to perform lab work for biological studies while ensuring proper protection for scientists. Work Details The Contractor shall provide seven (7) biosafety cabinets consisting of: One (1) 6-foot wide unit and Six (6) 4-foot wide units. All BSCs must meet certification standards (NSF/ANSI 49) upon delivery. Minimum requirements include: - Units available in widths of 6 ft (one unit) and 4 ft (six units). - Performance requirements must meet NSF/ANSI 49 standards. - Supply HEPA filters must be 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 micron by DOP test, covering full cabinet work zone width and depth. - Exhaust HEPA filters must also be 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 microns by DOP test. - Constructed from 16 or 18 gauge Type 304 stainless steel, forming a monolithic, sealed structure. - Height adjustable base stand with workspace height adjustable from at least 30 to 36 inches. - Power supplied with a minimum 12-foot grounded electrical cable; electrical supply should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz. - Easily transportable through a door without disassembly, measuring at least 40 inches wide and 83 inches tall. - Standard features include two outlets with drip proof covers, various service couplings, front filter removal capability without disassembly, sliding viewing window operating smoothly from full closure to full opening at 20 inches, working access height of 10 inches, non-metallic armrest/airfoil with at least a 2-inch forearm support area, audible alarm and flashing LED for unsafe viewscreen position and power loss signals, base stand with work surface height between 25 and 35 inches, ultraviolet light fixture, and warranty for parts and labor for at least 60 months from acceptance date. Pricing must include shipping costs. Place of Performance FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993

Current: Posted: May 12, 2026, 12:13 p.m. EDT 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: Class II: Protects personnel, environment, and product (samples). The most common type, offering sterile conditions, ideal for BSL-1 through BSL-3. 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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