SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Insulated Reusable Vaccine Carrier
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia - Medical, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5096
- ZIP Code
- 19111-5096
- Solicitation Number
- SP0200-02-R-8998
- Response Due
- 6/14/2002
- Archive Date
- 6/29/2002
- Point of Contact
- Donna Raday, Contracting Officer, Phone 215-737-7885, Fax 215-737-4113,
- E-Mail Address
-
draday@dscp.dla.mil
- Description
- Request for Info: Army Insulated Reusable Vaccine Carrier The Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP), Directorate of Medical Materiel is responsible for satisfying the medical supply requirements of the US Military Services during peacetime and war. On behalf of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA), the DSCP is hereby conducting market research to identify sources for a commercial, off-the-shelf, non-powered, insulated reusable vaccine carrier used to distribute vaccines worldwide, while maintaining critical temperature ranges of vaccines to the point of use. Prospective suppliers and manufacturers are requested to submit their product's technical description, part number, technical literature and specifications. to include at a minimum : phase change materiel type, eutectic point, and source of supply; exterior color; unit price and product availability. Additionally, the Government needs to know of any support items required and their prices. Items submitted under this request for information should meet the following requirements and/or capabilities. If your item does not meet any of the requirements listed below, then the areas not being met and your item's differences must be outlined as part of your submission. Insulated Reusable Vaccine Carrier Requirements/Capabilities: 1. Compliant with International Air Transportation Association (IATA) standards or a DOT waiver to the IATA standards for both military and commercial air transportation. 2. Internal cargo area shall allow for the transport of 1-30 vials (6 ml of vaccine per vial) of vaccine. Individual dimensions of each vial and separate wrapper/package are 2-1/8 inches by 1-1/4 inches by 1-1/4 inches. 3. Exterior container dimensions not to exceed 2 cubic feet. 4. Have a maximum weight of 8.7 pounds (objective) and 13.7 lbs (threshold) including phase change material (PCM) or other refrigerant. 5. Shall maintain an internal temperature in the cargo area between 2 and 15oC for the following durations and ambient conditions: 24 hours at 48oC 40 hours at 37oC 44 hours at 30oC 48 hours at 24oC 24 hours at 0oC 18 hours at -10oC 6. Utilize a ruggedized exterior container so that the contents can withstand rough terrain transport and a drop from 3 feet without damage. 7. Smooth exterior for easy transport through commercial transportation networks including conveyor belts. 8. Carrying handle(s). A recessed handle is preferred to reduce likelihood of problems during cargo transfer operations. 9. Optional external thermometer display to observe the temperature of the contents throughout the shipping process without the requirement to open the container. All submissions in response to the above request for information shall be forwarded to: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia Attn: DSCP-MQAA (Alex Farahmand) 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 Responses are due no later than June 14, 2002. Should you have any questions regarding this initiative or wish to participate in the market research effort, please contact: Mr. Alex Farahmand, 215-737-5383, DSCP-MQAA, afarahmand@dscp.dla.mil.
- Record
- SN00059602-W 20020417/020415213059 (fbodaily.com)
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