Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf
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- Mini Spray Dryer and Accessories Federal contract opportunity
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- 1232SA25Q0766
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This is a Solicitation Specification for a USDA-ARS (U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service) procurement of a mini spray dryer for the Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, PA. The agency seeks one Buchi S-300 Advanced mini spray dryer or equivalent for food and agricultural research applications, with a maximum budget of $143,159.00 and a response deadline of 9/12/2025. The solicitation requires a new, unused equipment model with specific technical capabilities, including drying aqueous solutions, dehumidifier configuration, borosilicate glassware, cyclone-based collection, temperature ranges from 40-220°C, 1L/hour evaporation capacity, and a touchscreen interface with automated workflow features.
Vendors must submit detailed equipment specifications, an itemized quotation, delivery timeline, warranty information, NDAA Section 889 attestation, and references. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance with salient characteristics, total cost of ownership, delivery timeline, and warranty/service support. Special requirements mandate that the vendor have a current NDAA Section 889 attestation and the equipment must meet all specified technical characteristics. Documentation requirements include operation manuals, installation instructions, troubleshooting guide, spare parts list, calibration certificate, and warranty information. Interested vendors can contact James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov for questions about the solicitation.
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USDA-ARS SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS
Mini Spray Dryer (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)
REQUISITION INFORMATION
Issuing Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (USDA-
ARS)
Installation: Eastern Regional Research Center Delivery Address: 600 E Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Requisition Number:
Response Due Date: 9/12/2025 Maximum Budget: $ 143,159.00 Required Delivery Date: TBD
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Vendor must have a current NDAA Section 889 attestation on file.
2. Equipment must be new, unused, and the manufacturer's current production model.
3. Equipment must meet all specified salient characteristics listed below.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The USDA-ARS Eastern Regional Research Center requires one (1) Mini Spray Dryer System for food and agricultural research applications. Brand name or equal: Buchi Mini Spray Dryer S-300 Advanced. Include all accessories except Inert Loop S-395. Include shipping costs to the location.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The following salient characteristics must be met by any offered equipment:
Design and Operational Requirements:
o Capable of drying aqueous solutions, including milk, with an option to upgrade in the future for safely drying organic solvent solutions o Dehumidifier configuration for continuous supply of dry air to improve performance o Borosilicate glassware for superior heat resistance and resistance to thermal shock, and for easy viewing of entire drying process o Cyclone-based collection for separating dried powder from exhaust air to increase the efficiency and reliability of the drying process o Product particle size range between 1 to 60 microns depending on the nozzle technology utilized o Two-fluid, stainless steel, 0.7 mm nozzle for use with heavy suspensions or viscous solutions o Inlet temperature up to 220°C; outlet temperature can be set between 40- 100°C o Maximum evaporation capacity of 1L water per hour o Temperature probes for inlet, outlet and within the collection vessel o Sample feed pump rate range between 0.1 to 30 mL/min o Sample gas feed rate range between 80-1800 L/hr @ 7bar o Product yields up to 70% o Touchscreen interface and the ability to save and recall drying methods for easy set up and duplication of drying runs o Ability for automated spray drying workflow to improve process efficiency o Ability to generate reports with parameter graphs o Onsite installation and training for spray dryer
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
The following documentation must be provided at the time of delivery:
1. Operation and maintenance manuals
2. Installation and setup instructions
3. Troubleshooting guide
4. List of recommended spare parts
5. Certificate of calibration
6. Warranty information
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Offers will be evaluated based on:
1. Technical compliance with all salient characteristics
2. Total cost of ownership including purchase price, consumables, and operational costs
3. Delivery timeline
4. Warranty and service support
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Vendors must submit the following:
1. Detailed equipment specifications demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics
2. Itemized quotation including all components, installation, and training
3. Delivery timeline
4. Warranty and service information
5. NDAA Section 889 attestation
6. References from similar installations
For questions regarding this solicitation, please contact: James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov.
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