High-temp industrial convection oven w/ install

The U.S. Geological Survey's Columbia Environmental Research Center (USGS-CERC) is seeking to procure one high-temperature industrial convection oven to support trace contaminants research. The solicitation specifically requests either a Blue M Ultra-Temp 7780 Standard Convection Oven or an equivalent instrument with comparable capabilities. Vendors must provide detailed pricing, component descriptions, and country of origin information that meet or exceed the specified technical requirements. The contract will be a firm fixed-price acquisition, with quotes due by March 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern time. All quotations must be submitted via email to sruggles@usgs.gov, and vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333994, with a size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation covers the purchase of the convection oven, including installation and training for up to five USGS personnel. The contract requires delivery within three months of award, with installation and training to be completed within 30 days after delivery. Vendors must provide a one-year warranty that includes on-site hardware repair and a preventative maintenance service visit. The oven must have specific technical capabilities, including a 5.8 cubic foot interior volume and a temperature range from 15°C above ambient to approximately 700°C, with potential modifications to reduce the oven's depth to accommodate installation constraints at the Columbia, Missouri research center.