CO2 Incubator

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to procure two CO2 incubators for their Biomolecular Measurement Division's mammalian cell culture projects related to reference material RM 8675 (NISTCHO). The incubators must meet precise environmental control specifications including maintaining 37°C temperature, 0-20% CO2 concentration, up to 95% humidity, and feature infrared CO2 sensors, polished stainless-steel chambers, HEPA filtration, high-temperature sterilization cycles, and microprocessor monitoring systems. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13 with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Vendors must submit quotations electronically to the contract specialist, with quotations due by July 8, 2025. The contractor must deliver and install the equipment within 90 days of award, provide a one-year warranty covering parts and labor, and conduct training for up to two NIST personnel.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract requires delivery of two CO2 incubators within 60 days after award, complete installation within 90 days, delivery of operations manuals within 60 days, and training completion within 10 days after installation. The incubators must not exceed external dimensions of 104 cm x 66 cm x 100 cm and must be stackable and compatible with laboratory monitoring systems. Performance will take place at NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland facility, specifically in Building 227, Room B229, though there appears to be a discrepancy as the RFQ mentions delivery to Boulder, CO while the Statement of Work specifies Gaithersburg, MD.