3 Solaris 6000 Incubated and Refrigerated Stackable Shakers with clamp starter kits (Part No. SK6002PKG)

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service seeks quotations for three Solaris 6000 Incubated and Refrigerated Stackable Shakers with clamp starter kits (Part No. SK6002PKG), with quotations due August 31, 2026 and questions due August 25, 2026. This is a brand-name restriction procurement; the solicitation specifies Thermo Fisher equipment and restricts competition to the OEM or OEM-approved sources based on the equipment's unique integrated solution combining orbital shaking with incubated or refrigerated temperature control, stackable design, precision PID control maintaining tight temperature accuracy with 15–525 rpm shaking range, and advanced programmability.

Place of performance is Frederick, Maryland (USDA ARS Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit, 1301 Ditto Avenue, Ft. Detrick, MD 21702). Contract performance runs September 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order, targeted for December 1, 2026. The equipment supports mission-critical research on high-consequence plant pathogens and biocontrol agents, requiring precision temperature controls and specific shaking speeds for fungal material generation.

Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis to a single offeror. Technical acceptability requires the quoted product to be the exact specified model from the OEM or OEM-approved source, supported by manufacturer documentation, and in new condition. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Past performance will be evaluated using acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable ratings. Standard FAR and AGAR clauses apply, including DEI compliance, buy American requirements, contractor certifications, and electronic funds transfer payment.