What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to purchase biosafety cabinets for its Laboratory/Pathology Department in Arizona, specifically designed to protect personnel from hazardous specimens. This opportunity is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), making it suitable for eligible small businesses in this category. The notice type is a Sources Sought, indicating that interested vendors should track this opportunity for potential future solicitations rather than submit bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Prepared by Zerveni Oliver/Deana Thompson
3/17/2026
PIMC – Laboratory/Pathology Department
SPECIFICATIONS
Requested Equipment – Bio-Safety Cabinets - Microbiology
Purpose of Request:
Purchase Bio-Safety Cabinets to replace outdated units. The cabinets are essential for protecting laboratory
personnel from exposure to hazardous & aerosol-generating specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
Failure to maintain properly certified cabinets increases the risk of staff exposure, contamination, workflow
disruptions, & interruptions to testing operations. Bio-Safety Cabinets are critical safety equipment necessary
for regulatory compliance, contamination prevention, & reliable laboratory performance. Bio-Safety Cabinets
are not optional furnishings; they are fundamental safety equipment required to meet bio-safety regulations,
prevent contamination, and support accurate & timely diagnostic testing.
Minimum Product Requirements:
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Cabinet Style: Bench Top with motorized adjustable base stand with casters
Nominal Width: 4-feet
AeroMax Electronic Control System
Digital Pressure Sensor
Ultra-high Efficiency ½ HP DC/ECM Motor
External LED Lighting
Removable Single Piece Stainless Steel, Dished Work surface with Prop-up
Ergonomic PVC Armrest
Stainless Steel coved interior, cord pass through right sidewall, 2 left couplings, 1 right coupling and 1 right
valve
10-inch access opening, manual adjustable tempered glass
115V, 60Hz, 15 Amp, NEMA 5-15P
Outlets, quantity 2 duplex, NEMA 5-15R, 3 Amp Max, 115V
UV light backwall
3-inch Supply, 6-inch exhaust metal frame separator less 99.99% @0.3 micron HEPA filters with permanent
plenum
5-year parts and labor warranty including HEPA filters (supply and exhaust, bet excluding prefilters, if present).
Motorized Adjustable Base Stand with Caster – 4-foot
Initial Certification
Delivery In Laboratory (white glove service)
Weight: 400-620 lbs
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.