Biosafety Cabinet (QTY: 1)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure a single Labconco 6 ft. Logic Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet for its Reston Microbiology Laboratory. The procurement is being conducted through a Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) with solicitation number 140G0125Q0096, targeting the replacement of an existing broken biological safety cabinet. The cabinet must meet specific technical requirements, including a 70% recirculating and 30% exhaust airflow, face velocity of 100-110 fpm, NSF/ANSI 49-2022 certification, and compatibility with the National Center's ventilation systems. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation, with technical capability assessed based on compliance with salient characteristics and solicitation requirements. Key dates include the solicitation issue date of 03/19/2025, with quotes due by 03/26/2025 and an anticipated contract award date of 04/02/2025.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Laboratory Instruments and Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The contract requires delivery of the biosafety cabinet to the USGS location in Reston, Virginia within 60 days after receipt of order. The specific equipment sought is a Labconco Part Number 302620102, with precise technical specifications including LED lighting providing 115-180 foot-candles, ADA-compliant controls, internal electrical outlets, and a 5-year manufacturer's warranty. Quotes are to be submitted directly to Daniel Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov, with the cabinet intended for testing and experimenting with low to moderate risk biological agents in a laboratory setting.