Humidity and Temperature Stability Chamber - RFQ
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0809
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen, Idaho 83210, United States
- Points of contact
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- Aaron Dimeo aaron.dimeo@usda.gov (608) 416-0027
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring a Humidity and Temperature Stability Chamber through solicitation number 1232SA25Q0809. The procurement involves a specialized laboratory instrument with specific technical requirements including double solid self-closing doors, stainless steel sliding tray shelves, temperature range of 5°C to 50°C, 90% relative humidity capability, LCD display, USB data transfer port, interior LED lighting, and minimum 49-cubic foot capacity with maximum exterior dimensions of 54" W x 36" D x 80" H. The evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology with two factors: Technical Capability assessed on a Pass/Fail basis and Price. Quoters must submit complete electronic quotes via email in PDF format, including technical packages demonstrating compliance with specifications, manufacturer certifications, and completed representations and certifications through SAM.gov. The original quote submission deadline was September 18, 2025, with Amendment 0001 issued on September 15, 2025, adding a questions and answers document to provide additional clarification to potential vendors.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The procurement consists of one humidity and temperature stability chamber (CLIN 0001) and associated shipping/freight/delivery services (CLIN 0002), with delivery required within 120 days of award on an FOB Destination basis. The equipment will be delivered to the USDA-ARS facility located at 1691 South 2700 West, Aberdeen, ID 83210. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves commercial items subject to FAR Part 12.6 and simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. The government reserves the right to award a single purchase order to the responsible quoter meeting technical requirements while offering the lowest acceptable price, with quotes required to remain firm until at least September 30, 2025.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 0001 (Dated 09/15/2025):
This amendment (0001) is being issued to add a questions and answers document to the Attachments/Links section. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
ii. The solicitation number (#) is 1232SA25Q0809 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a 100% total small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 - Humidity and Temperature Stability Chamber; Qty: 1 EA
0002 - Shipping/Freight/Delivery; Qty: 1 EA
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Attachment 2.
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery within 120 days of award to 1691 South 2700 West, Aberdeen, ID 83210.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. A quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
xi. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv. Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov.
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”
Update #1 ·
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
ii. The solicitation number (#) is 1232SA25Q0809 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as a 100% total small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001 - Humidity and Temperature Stability Chamber; Qty: 1 EA
0002 - Shipping/Freight/Delivery; Qty: 1 EA
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Attachment 2.
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery within 120 days of award to 1691 South 2700 West, Aberdeen, ID 83210.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. A quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
xi. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv. Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov.
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers for Sol 1232SA25Q0809.pdf | ||
| 1232SA25Q0809 - RFQ Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Quote Submission Form (QSF).pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Specifications (Specs).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Humidity and Temperature Stability Chamber - Award Notice | Award Notice | |
| Humidity and Temperature Stability Chamber - RFQ | Solicitation |
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