Ultra-Low Upright Freezer, Columbia, MO VA Medical Center

Statement of Work (SOW)

For -80c Ultra-Low Freezers

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work: The research department requires long term ultra-low temperate storage of biological samples for continuing research projects. Several of these freezers are at or past lifecycle and need to be replaced.

2.0 Background: We required -80c freezers that can store samples for prolonged periods of time at -80c. We have purchased several different brands of -80c freezers in the past most are at are past lifecycle. We are looking to standardize the fleet of -80c freezers to ensure uniformity of maintenance and performance. In the future we will be expanding our research department and the need for -80c freezers will grow with the expansion. The goal of this purchase is to begin to standardize the -80c freezers we have in research as well as to meet our future needs.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Temperature Range:-50°C to -86°C

Type/Style: Ultra-Low Freezer, Upright

Certifications: FDA Class II medical device

Capacity: 24.4-26 cu. ft.

Dimensions (W x H x D) Exterior: 43.8 x 78.2 x 37.8 in. (1113 x 1986 x 960 cm) lab limited by space availability.

Capacity: Hold 500 2 inch boxes

Door Style: 1 Outer, 4 Inner doors

Shelves: 4 adjustable stainless steel

Compressor: Cascade Type

Electrical: 115V 60 Hz

Monitoring Options: Event log (inc alarms and door openings)

plug in and go; no setup required

Single-hand door operation, eye-level display, and shelf-level placement that do not require floor-level loading of racks