Specification Summary: High Pressure Homogenizer Procurement

This document is a specifications sheet for a federal contract opportunity to procure one laboratory-scale high pressure homogenizer for the National Coldwater Marine Aquaculture Center in Orono, Maine. The equipment must meet minimum requirements including a noise level not exceeding 65 dB, capability to achieve 30,000 psi working pressure, electrical power operation (not compressed gas dependent), integrated heat exchanger or cooling coil for sample processing, stainless steel construction with a minimum 500 mL feed reservoir, weight not exceeding 250 lbs, and capacity for online liposome extruder compatibility. A preferred requirement specifies single-phase 110V power operation. The homogenizer must include a one-year warranty.

Delivery is required within 60 days after contract award to the National Coldwater Marine Aquaculture Center, ATTN: Mark Polinski, 8 Greenhouse Lane, Orono, ME 04473. The point of contact for delivery coordination is Mark Polinski at mark.polinski1@usda.gov or (207) 610-4328. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). No delivery dock is available at the delivery location, which should be considered in planning logistics for equipment arrival.