Benchtop centrifuge purchase

The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey seeks to purchase one benchtop refrigerated centrifuge (Brand Name or Equal: Fisher Scientific X4TR TX1000CC with Cell Culture Package and adapters), with quotes due May 25, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516, Manufacturing of Analytical Laboratory Instruments.

Delivery is FOB Destination to USGS Research Lab 6 at 3125 Marine Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303-1290, with delivery required by June 26, 2026. The centrifuge must be a countertop-installed, 120V-powered, refrigerated unit capable of maintaining temperatures at or below 20°C (ideally 10°C) and compatible with both fixed-angle and swinging bucket rotors. The swinging bucket rotor must produce at least 4000 x g relative centrifugal force and accommodate standard 15 mL and 50 mL centrifuge tubes. The purchase package must include four adapters each for 15 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL vessels, plus a five-year limited warranty. The equipment must be authentic, manufacturer-certified product in original packaging; gray market, counterfeit, used, or resale items are prohibited.

Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror based on technical brochures or specifications demonstrating compliance with minimum characteristics. The solicitation is issued as an RFQ under FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.5 simplified procedures for commercial items. All offerors must be registered in SAM. Questions and quotes must be emailed to Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov.