Biosafety Cabinets: The Republic of Kazakhstan.

Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Solicitation Title: Certified Biosafety Cabinets
Solicitation Number: FY26-EpiC- 093
Submit Questions and Proposal to: procurement_epic.kz@fhi360.org
Date of Issue of RFQ: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Date Questions from Supplier Due: Monday, 24 August 2026, 23:59 (Astana time)
Date Answers due from FHI 360: Saturday, 29 August 2026, 23:59 (Astana time).
Date Proposal Due: Monday, 31 August 2026, 23:59 (Astana time).
Approximate Timeframe Purchase September 2026
Order/Agreement Issued to Successful
Vendor:
Method of Submittal:
Respond via e-mail with the completed, signed and stamped Annex 1 in PDF format.
Quote Validity: 90 days
The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 days from the date specified for the receipt
of offers unless another time is specified in the addendum of the RFQ.
FHI 360 Terms and Conditions:
FHI 360 terms and conditions can be found by visiting our website at www.fhi360.org/poterms
Background
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by
advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states
and all U.S. territories.
FHI 360 in Kazakhstan is inviting qualified companies and private entrepreneurs to submit quotations for
procurement of certified biosafety cabinets.
Interested vendors should provide prices for the goods as per the Annex 1. The goods must meet the
specified minimum characteristics.
General Requirements
Request for Quote 1
October 2023

Incoterms - DDP Astana.
Preferred method of transportation for item is air freight.
Place of delivery: 6/1, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Cost of services must include all expenses of the vendor: freight, taxes, customs fees and quality
control.
Payment: within 30 working days after the actual delivery of the goods and the signing of the
invoice by both parties, by bank transfer to the vendor's bank account.
Payment shall be made in Kazakh tenge at the official USD exchange rate of the National Bank of
the Republic of Kazakhstan on the date of the payment.
Warranty period: not less than 12 months from the date of delivery.
At delivery, the Supplier shall provide:
o Equipment Status
o Equipment must be new, unused, not refurbished, and not demonstration equipment.
o Manufacturing date shall be no earlier than 2026.
Kazakhstan Metrology Requirements where applicable:
o Registration certificate confirming inclusion in the Register of Measuring Instruments
of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
o If not subject to registration, documentation confirming metrological
classification/status.
o Valid verification certificate recognized in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
o Verification methodology in Kazakh and Russian languages or notarized translations.
o Equipment passport and operating manual in Kazakh and Russian languages or
notarized translations.
Calibration certificates issued by accredited laboratories where applicable.
The Supplier shall provide:
o Minimum warranty period of 12 months from acceptance;
o Coverage of all supplied components and accessories;
o Warranty repair at Supplier's expense;
o Replacement of defective components at no additional cost.
Delivery and Installation
The quoted price shall include:
o Delivery to the Purchaser's site;
o Unloading and installation;
o Commissioning;
o Functional testing;
o User training.
Delivery Location: DDP, 6/1, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Travel: n/a
Timetable and Address for Submission
Response deadline: Monday, 31 August 2026, 23:59 (Astana time). Response format: Responses to this
RFQ should be submitted by email to: procurement_epic.kz@fhi360.org, please put in the Subject line:
"RFQ FY26-EpiC-093 Procurement of equipment for Biosafety cabinets certification".
Qualifications:
1. At least 5 years of experience in similar deliveries.
2. Experience in working with international non-profit organizations.
3. Distributor letter from the manufacturer and / or a license confirming that the supplier is an official
distributor of these goods.
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October 2023

4. The requested product must be officially registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A legal entity with mandatory registration and a license for this activity (submission of a copy required).
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Proposed price (40%)
2. The specifications that meet the requirements (30 %)
3. Delivery Schedule (20%)
4. Demonstration of past performance (10%)
Required Documentation: Proposals must include the following components:
Company profile.
Copy of company's or private entrepreneur's registration certificate.
Copy of a legal entity with mandatory registration and a license for this activity
Price quotation (Annex to the RFQ), including detailed technical specifications, in Kazakhtsani
tenge (KZT) or US Dollars (USD), inclusive of all costs and applicable taxes, valid for 90 (ninety)
calendar days from the proposal submission deadline;
Indication of equipment delivery timelines (lead-time from approved Purchase order);
Photos and/or product brochures/mock-ups of the proposed goods;
Copy of distributor letter from the manufacturer and / or a license confirming that the supplier is
an official distributor of these goods.
Copy of the documents confirming that the product is registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
And other necessary documents if the purchase is specific.
FHI 360 Disclaimers
FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation
instructions
FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation
FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further
discussion
FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards
based on the solicitation activities
FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award
determination to promote competition
FHI 360's supplier terms and conditions s can be found here
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October 2023

Annex 1
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FORM for FY26-EpiC-093 Procurement of Equipment System for Biological Safety Cabinet Certification in
Accordance with EN 12469, HEPA/ULPA Filter Integrity Testing
Date
Full legal name of the organization
Full name in English
Legal status
Name of authorized representative of the company
Director of the company
TIN
Legal Address
Actual Address
Contact details (Telephone, e-mail)
Bank details
VAT payer status
How long has the company been in the market?
List of similar contracts (at least 2 and no more than 10, delivery of similar goods
and services, customer name, type of goods / services, contract amount)
Having examined the request for quotation, we kindly offer our quotation for your consideration in accordance with the specified Technical Specifications.
The response to the request does not entail any obligations from the part of the customer.
Date:
Name, Position Signature:_______________________ Stamp:
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October 2023

PRICE OFFER FOR RFQ FY26-EpiC-093
Description of goods Specifications Quantity Unit price Total Delivery Please provide
(including amount timeframe detailed
all (including information on
expenses) all each equipment
expenses with technical
specification
including
reference to the
manufacturer of
the proposed
equipment and/or
a photo of the
equipment.
Airborne Particle The airborne particle counter shall be capable of: 2 units
Counter Cleanroom classification;
Cleanroom monitoring;
Airborne particle concentration
measurements;
Use during biological safety cabinet
certification;
Measurements associated with HEPA/ULPA
filter integrity testing.
Technical Characteristics
Detectable particle-size channels (from 0.3
to 5.0 m)
Sampling flow rate: 28.3 L/min (1 CFM);
Laser-based particle detection technology;
Internal sampling pump;
Suitable for ISO Class 1-8 cleanrooms;
Color display;
Internal memory: 3,000 records;
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October 2023

Automatic and manual modes;
Differential and cumulative counting modes;
Scanning probes;
USB and Ethernet interfaces or equivalent;
Data export capability;
Report generation in accordance with ISO
14644;
User-configurable alarms;
Power supply: 100-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz.
ISO 21501-4 compliant;
Zero count rate 1 particle per 5 minutes;
Internal exhaust filtration using HEPA H13
or higher, or equivalent;
Calibration certificate issued by an ISO/IEC
17025 accredited laboratory:
Probe for scanning filters with a flow rate of
28.3/50/100 l/min;
Antistatic tubing (30 meters per meter kit);
Zero filter for meters with a flow rate of 28.3
l/min (one per meter kit).
Aerosol Generator The aerosol generator shall be intended for HEPA 2 units
and ULPA filter integrity testing.
Technical Characteristics
Adjustable aerosol output;
Capacity 250 L/hour;
Compatible with DEHS/PAO 200 mg (2
sets), or equivalent test aerosols;
Generator filters/spare parts - 2 sets
Smoke-pattern tests for airflow visualization;
Air flow visualization tubes (6 kits);
Suitable for HEPA/ULPA filter testing;
Continuous operation capability;
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October 2023

Portable design;
Power supply: 220-240 VAC.
Aerosol Dilution The system shall enable measurements under high 2 units
System aerosol concentration conditions.
Technical Characteristics
Autonomous or battery-powered operation;
Adjustable dilution ratio;
Stable dilution performance under varying
operating conditions;
Compatible with supplied airborne particle
counter;
Suitable for filtering integrity testing
applications.
Universal Multi- The instrument shall be suitable for use with airflow, 2 units
Channel Measuring temperature, pressure, and HVAC measurement
Instrument probes.
Technical Specifications
Minimum two electrically isolated
measurement inputs;
Input isolation 50 V;
Minimum four internal functional channels;
Measurement rate 2.5 measurements/sec;
Configurable measurement rate up to 10
measurements/sec;
Integrated sensor power supply:
o 9 VDC and/or 12 VDC;
o 0.5 A output current;
Graphic display with minimum resolution of
128 x 64 pixels;
Backlit screen;
Real-time clock;
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October 2023

Data logging capability;
Data export capability;
Battery and external power supply operation;
External DC operation 10-30 VDC;
Portable handheld configuration.
Thermal Air Velocity Measurement 2 units
Anemometry System Measurement ranges shall include:
0.08 m/s to 2 m/s;
0.2 m/s to 20 m/s.
Performance:
Resolution: 0.01 m/s;
Response time: 1.5 seconds;
Accuracy: 2% of reading or better.

Temperature Measurement
Range: -20 degreesC to +70 degreesC;
Resolution: 0.1 degreesC;
Accuracy: 0.7 degreesC or better.

Atmospheric Pressure Measurement
Range: 700-1100 mbar;
Automatic atmospheric pressure
compensation;
Accuracy: 2.5 mbar or better.

Mechanical Characteristics
Probe diameter 10 mm;
Suitable for hard-to-reach locations;
Cable length 1.5 m.Applicable Standards
Applicable Standarts
The supplied equipment shall support testing
and measurements in accordance with:
EN 12469;
ISO 14644-1;
ISO 14644-2;
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October 2023

ISO 21501-4;
ISO/IEC 17025;
NSF/ANSI 49 or equivalent internationally
recognized standard.
TOTAL: 10 units
Date:
Name, Position
:_______________________ Stamp:
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