DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S Meat Curing Cabinet 220 lb. , 115V/ EQUIVALENT

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks two DRY AGER UX 1500 PRO S Meat Curing Cabinets (220 lb., 115V) or equivalent, with quotations due September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and questions due September 18 at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time. This is a total small business set-aside; the procurement is open to all responsible small business concerns and issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items.

Place of performance is Erdenheim, PA (USDA-ARS-ERRC, 600 E Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038). Delivery is required within 120 days after award on an F.O.B. destination basis.

The cabinets must be manufactured in the United States and meet detailed specifications: temperature range 32–86°F with electronic monitoring; humidity control between 60–90% during aging; four shelves with 88 lb maximum load per shelf; double hangers with swivel hooks rated for 220 lbs; UVC sterilization system recirculating air every 60 seconds; antibacterial interior coating; interior LED lighting; stainless steel exterior; lockable glass door with UV protection; and 115V electrical connection. Interior dimensions are 22¾" width × 23 1/8" depth × 54" height. Cabinets must achieve minimal meat weight loss of approximately 7–8% over a 4-week period. Offerors must provide pricing for all line items to be considered responsive.

Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the offeror representing best value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest-priced offeror. Evaluation criteria include technical acceptability based on ability to meet schedule requirements and specifications, plus fair and reasonable pricing per FAR 12.204. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date. The NAICS code is 311612, Meat Processed from Carcasses; PSC code is 4110, Refrigeration Equipment.