Attachment 1 - Specifications.docx
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- Solicitation number
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This document is an Attachment 1 - Specifications for an Embedding Center solicitation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The procurement is for a specialized laboratory equipment piece to replace an existing 2011 model, designed to embed formalin-fixed paraffin tissues into blocks for sectioning and slide preparation. The equipment specifications require a modular embedding center with specific technical features, including left and right thermal chambers capable of holding 150 cassettes, a 4-liter paraffin chamber, adjustable temperature ranges (122-167°F), and compatibility with 110-120 VAC power.
The solicitation (Number 1232) is a small business set-aside with NAICS code 334516, seeking one embedding center to be delivered within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO) to the USDA facility in Ames, IA. Quotes are due by July 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, with questions accepted until July 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. The procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, with quotes to be submitted via email to Jennifer.busbea@usda.gov. The government emphasizes that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation and represents the only solicitation document for this procurement.
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Attachment 1 - Specifications Project: Embedding Center
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work:
Embedding center will be utilized to embed formalin fixed paraffin tissues into paraffin blocks for sectioning onto slides for staining.
2.0 Background: Embedding center will be utilized to embed formalin fixed paraffin tissues into paraffin blocks that will then be sectioned on to slides for staining. It will replace the one purchased in 2011. These slides will be utilized for further staining and whole slide imaging.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:
· Embedding center for embedding formalin fixed processed tissues in paraffin to create paraffin blocks for sectioning
· Modular, can be configured for either right or left-handed use
· Clean mode which allows rapid temperature to drop to solidify paraffin for easier cleaning and removal of wax and debris.
· Anti-glare coating
· Left and right thermal chambers with capacity to each hold 150 cassettes
· Paraffin chamber minimum 4 liters wax holding capacity
· Adjustable white LED lightening
· Heating time of 4 hours from room temperature start
· Cooling time of 30 minutes from room temperature start
· Adjustable temperature range paraffin chamber (122 to 167 F), hot plate (122 to 167F) and cryo plate (14 to 32F)
· Rated voltage and current 110-120 VAC 50-60 Hz
· Timer settings, user programable
· Adjustable paraffin flow rate
· Drain channels with 2 front waste drawers
4.0 Government Furnished: N/A
5.0 Deliverables/Schedule 90 days ARO
8.0 Place of Delivery: USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Bldg 24, Ames, IA 50010
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