Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source Avidity Science Bfs675 Bottle Filling Station
Deadline: 23 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 21 Sep 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 149559274
Document Ref. No.: 36C24E26Q0103
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Pre-Solicitation Notice for the notice of intent to award a sole source contract.
This is not a solicitation. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Research and Development (R&D), Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East in Pittsburgh, PA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for Avidity Science Bottle Filling Station to replace the current Avidity Edstrom Model BFS-675 Bottle Filling Station for Research Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center that is twenty years old and reached the end of its life expectancy. The facility requires the replacement to be the same size and same make/model to utilize the existing space, power hookups, drain, and water inlet valve without new construction or abatement.
The Avidity Science Bottle Filling Station consists of:
Edstrom Model BFS-675 Bottle Filling Station
Made in the USA
Frame and cabinet components constructed of 316 stainless steel
Corrosion resistant wetted parts compatible with untreated, purified, acidified & chlorinated water
Able to chlorinate, acidify or medicate bottled water for animals
Adjustable, no drip fill nozzles to ensure uniform filling
Interchangeable custom designed fill manifold for multiple size bottles
Two user programmable fill times for two different bottle sizes
Removable sidewall allows loading cases from conveyor feed systems
Solution and injection tank located on sides for easy access
Solution tank has screw-on lid to prevent spills
Mixing chamber assures complete dispersal of chemical additives
Optional pH monitor available for acidification application
Separate stainless-steel platform for reservoir tank mounts on either side
Discharge capacity: 1000 to1200 ML/min per dispensing nozzle
Removal of old unit
Installation of the same model
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any responsible source who can provide an equivalent service with the features...
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Tender Notice
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