Autoclave - WS

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks procurement of one 28-liter stainless steel laboratory autoclave, with quotations due September 4 and questions due August 21. This is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is the USGS Colorado Water Science Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, with delivery required within 30 days after award on an FOB Destination basis. The solicitation uses a "Brand Name or Equal" evaluation approach, with VWR Laboratory Autoclaves specified as the reference standard. Salient characteristics include chamber dimensions of 320420 mm, temperature capabilities of 121 or 134 degrees Celsius, maximum pressure of 30 psi, digital controls with adjustable sterilization time, integral water tank requiring no external connection, and large digital LCD display. Required certifications are CE and cETL listing. The autoclave must be suitable for sterilization of media, liquids, glassware, and laboratory items.

The contract is firm-fixed price. Award will be made on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis to a single responsible vendor. Vendors must be either original equipment manufacturers or federally authorized distributors or resellers, maintain active SAM registration, and provide a minimum one-year standard manufacturer's warranty covering all hardware and software, with warranty coverage beginning at final acceptance following onsite demonstration of specification compliance. All shipping costs must be included in pricing. Quotation packages must include complete technical brochures demonstrating compliance, manufacturer model and part numbers, country of origin information, pricing details including all applicable taxes and duties, and completed representations and certifications forms including Buy American Certificate and Small Business Program Representations. NAICS code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; PSC code is 6530, Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies.