# Bio Safey Cabinets

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ssncvm2026134067

- Solicitation number: SSN_CVM-2026-134067
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Food and Drug Administration
- Contracting office: FDA Office of Acq Grant SVCS (75F401)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Laurel, Maryland
- County: Prince George's County (FIPS 24033). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-george-s-county-md-24033
- City: Laurel. https://abierto.us/cities/laurel-md-2445900
- First posted: May 11, 2026
- Last posted: May 12, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad12fc986bdb43859919693feb05d452/view

## 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: • 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.

## Publications

- May 11, 2026: Sources sought, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 3bf70a383e724120bf7cdb16050306bb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bf70a383e724120bf7cdb16050306bb/view
- May 12, 2026: Sources sought, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice ad12fc986bdb43859919693feb05d452. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad12fc986bdb43859919693feb05d452/view

## Points of contact

- Reagan Davis, reagan.davis@fda.hhs.gov, 3017960910

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