Anaerobic Workstation System

The Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks procurement of an anaerobic workstation system, with proposals due August 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Central Time. This is an unrestricted full and open competition under FAR Part 12 for commercial items.

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland (FDA White Oak Campus). The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research requires one primary Whitley A25 Anaerobic Workstation or equivalent system, with an option for two additional units to replace an inoperative existing unit and support research involving live biotherapeutic products containing anaerobic bacteria.

Technical specifications include dimensions not exceeding 81 cm (length) × 80 cm (height) × 76 cm (depth), capacity for 200 petri dishes (100 mm × 15 mm), operation on a single anaerobic gas mix tank, temperature and humidity control between 30–37 degrees Celsius, a rapid entry airlock system with cycle time under 30 seconds, sleeved front entry, internal electric socket, wireless foot switch control, anaerobic conditions monitor, and operation on 115 volts. The system must be newly manufactured with a one-year OEM warranty commencing upon acceptance. Delivery and installation must occur within 100 calendar days of contract award (estimated September 1, 2026; delivery December 10, 2026). The contractor must provide training for four personnel within ten business days. All shipping, handling, inside delivery, and installation are included in the quoted price with FOB Point Destination. Payment terms are Net 30 days following government acceptance via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the PSC code is 6636, Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment.