1232SA26Q1222 – RFI Responses Combo Synopsis-Solicitation Steam Sterilizer USDA ARS PA Sidney MT

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1232SA26Q1222
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Sidney, Montana 59270, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for removal and installation of a steam sterilizer at its Northern Plains Agricultural Research facility in Sidney, Montana, with proposals due August 26 and questions due August 20. This is a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns.

Place of performance is Sidney, Montana (1500 North Central Avenue). The requirement is a turn-key procurement including removal and proper disposal of the existing Getinge steam sterilizer from Building #18, procurement and installation of a new Getinge USA Model #733LS or equivalent, and all necessary plumbing and electrical connections per manufacturer specifications. The sterilizer must be a microprocessor-controlled gravity/vacuum unit with chamber dimensions of 26.5 inches wide by 36 inches high by 53 inches long, capable of operating at temperatures from 110°C to 135°C with pre-vacuum, gravity, and liquid sterilization cycles. Construction must consist of 316L stainless steel compliant with ASME Code Section VIII Division 1. The unit requires 1-inch plant steam supply at 50–70 PSI, 1-inch cold water at 40–70 PSI with maximum 11 gpm flow, compressed air at 50–90 PSIG, and 120VAC 208VAC/3Phase 60/80A electrical service. A one-year warranty covering parts and labor is required; the ASME pressure vessel carries a fifteen-year warranty. Period of performance runs September 15, 2026 through January 14, 2027. Contract will be firm-fixed-price, F.O.B. Destination. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act; foreign-produced items require completion of FAR 52.225-2. Two mandatory site visits are scheduled for August 13 and August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MDT, with pre-registration required by August 12 and August 17. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable with acceptable or neutral past performance. NAICS 339112; PSC 6515.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

RFI Responses - See attached. The RFQ close is NOT extended.

Amendment 0001 - This amendment changes Attachment I - Terms and Conditions to add one additional site visit on 18 August 2026 starting at 10:00am MDT. Registration for this site visit is due NLT 17 August 2026. Register per the Attachment I instructions for "Site Visit". A signed copy of Amendment 0001 must be submitted with your quotation documents.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Requirement is subject to Buy American Act

FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 2025) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If quoting a foreign produced item 52.225-2 shall be completed.

A site visit will be held on 8/13/2026 starting at 10:00am CDT. Refer to Attachment I – Terms and Conditions, Solicitation Information, Site Visit for registration information and closing for Attachment IV – Contractor RFI instructions.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1222 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for  a turn-key product including proper installation of all material and equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.   Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of existing Getinge steam sterilizer from Building #18.   Contractor shall procure and install a new Getinge USA, Inc. Model #733LS or equivalent.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 339112  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Update #2 ·

Amendment 0001 - This amendment changes Attachment I - Terms and Conditions to add one additional site visit on 18 August 2026 starting at 10:00am MDT. Registration for this site visit is due NLT 17 August 2026. Register per the Attachment I instructions for "Site Visit". A signed copy of Amendment 0001 must be submitted with your quotation documents.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Requirement is subject to Buy American Act

FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 2025) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If quoting a foreign produced item 52.225-2 shall be completed.

A site visit will be held on 8/13/2026 starting at 10:00am CDT. Refer to Attachment I – Terms and Conditions, Solicitation Information, Site Visit for registration information and closing for Attachment IV – Contractor RFI instructions.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1222 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for  a turn-key product including proper installation of all material and equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.   Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of existing Getinge steam sterilizer from Building #18.   Contractor shall procure and install a new Getinge USA, Inc. Model #733LS or equivalent.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 339112  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Update #1 ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Requirement is subject to Buy American Act

FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 2025) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If quoting a foreign produced item 52.225-2 shall be completed.

A site visit will be held on 8/13/2026 starting at 10:00am CDT. Refer to Attachment I – Terms and Conditions, Solicitation Information, Site Visit for registration information and closing for Attachment IV – Contractor RFI instructions.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1222 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for  a turn-key product including proper installation of all material and equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.   Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of existing Getinge steam sterilizer from Building #18.   Contractor shall procure and install a new Getinge USA, Inc. Model #733LS or equivalent.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 339112  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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