Salient_Characteristics.pdf
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- FLOOR-STANDING AUTOCLAVE Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140G0125Q0179
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This Statement of Need document details the U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) Reston Microbiology Laboratory's requirement for a floor-standing autoclave. The autoclave is needed to generate sterile working solutions, glassware, and supplies for laboratory experiments, microorganism cultivation, and safe biological hazard waste disposal.
The specific technical requirements include: overall dimensions between 18"-22" x 18"-22" x 36"-42", chamber volume of 50-70 liters, mobile unit configuration, multiple sterilization programs (liquid, solid, agar), temperature operating range of 105C-135C, pressure range of 3-30 psi, and a temperature/pressure safety lock. This procurement is part of Solicitation Number 140G0125Q0179, set aside for small businesses, with an anticipated contract award date of 08/06/25 and quotes due by 07/31/25.
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Statement Of Need
Description Of Need:
The USGS Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) Reston Microbiology Laboratory
(RML) has a need to purchase a floor-standing autoclave. Autoclaves are necessary to generate sterile working solutions, glassware, and supplies for laboratory experiments and cultivation of microorganisms.
This process is required to ensure accurate, quality results and proper cultivation procedures.
Additionally, we must autoclave microbial waste prior disposal to follow safe biological hazard disposal procedures.
Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
A. Overall dimensions (W x D x H)
1. Minimum: 18” x 18” x 36”
2. Maximum: 22” x 22” x 42”
B. Chamber dimensions
1. Minimum: 50 liters
2. Maximum: 70 liters
C. Moblie unit
D. Programs for liquid sterilization
E. Programs for solid sterilization
F. Programs for melting agar and keeping it warm
G. Temperature and Pressure Safety lock
H. Temperature operating range
1. 105C to 135C
I. Pressure operating range
1. 3 to 30 psi
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