Attachment 2- Specifications.docx

This is a specifications document for a stackable shaker/incubator unit with UV sterilization capabilities. The requirement is for one double unit with accessories to be delivered to USDA/ARS in Madison, Wisconsin as soon as possible. The equipment must be modular and vertically stackable, with capacity for three units within 10 square feet of laboratory space. Key technical specifications include an adjustable shaker drive with orbits ranging from 10-50 mm and a standard fixed 25 mm drive, capable of holding 45-50 250-mL flasks per shaker. The unit must operate at temperatures between 15°C below ambient room temperature (20-23°C) and up to 65°C, with shaking speeds from 50-400 RPM. Additional features include compatibility with standard 115V US plugs, 5-Watt UVC germicidal lamps with G23 base, adjustable test tube racks, microtiter plate pegs, sticky flask mats, and retrofit capabilities for CO2 control and humidity management. The unit must operate at noise levels not exceeding 70 dB and be shipped pre-stacked and mounted on a base support for easy movement with a standard pallet jack, requiring no assembly. A one-year full warranty covering parts and labor is required.

This specification supports a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0241. Quotations are due March 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT and must include a firm fixed price quote on company letterhead, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and capability statements or technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics. Domestic end products receive priority consideration, and vendors must provide local service technicians with no travel charges for maintenance visits. The NAICS code is 34516 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.