Bio Safey Cabinets

Location: Maryland
Posted: May 11, 2026
Due: May 15, 2026
Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No: SSN_CVM-2026-134067
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: May 11, 2026 10:06 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 15, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: May 16, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Laurel , MD 20708
    USA
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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Contracting Office Address
  • 11601 Landsdown St Floor 13
  • Rockville , MD 20852
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • May 11, 2026 10:06 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

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May 12, 2026[Sources Sought (Updated)] Bio Safey Cabinets
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