The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to R-V Industries, Inc., a small business, for replacement of two passthrough autoclaves at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, with a ceiling value of $324,460.00 and an award date of September 30, 2026. The acquisition is set aside for total small business.
Work includes procurement and installation of Primus Model PSS-F-MSHDD passthrough autoclave/sterilizers (or approved equal) with internal chamber dimensions of 26"W x 36"H x 48"D, double hinged doors, PLC-based controls with minimum 8.5" color touch screen, ethernet connectivity, 316L stainless steel chamber, and support for gravity, liquid, pre and post vacuum cycles. The contractor furnishes loading carts, transfer carriages, condensate cooler, removal and disposal of existing equipment, site commissioning, and operator and maintenance technician training. All installation must be performed by technicians with minimum 5 years of manufacturer-specific experience. Warranty is 12 months from completion with certified technician response time less than 5 business days. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, 365 days after Notice to Proceed. Ultimate completion date is September 29, 2027. Prevailing wage rates apply under wage determination 2015-4975, Mod. 28 for Story County, Iowa. The acquisition is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.