Laboratory Glassware Washer

The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks procurement of one laboratory glassware washer with warranty and service/maintenance agreement, with quotes due July 31, 2026 by 12:00 PM ET. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).

Place of performance is FDA, 1 Iberville Drive, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528. The procurement specifies one Steris Reliance 400XLS Laboratory Glassware Washer (Part #FM40311) or equivalent. The unit must accommodate existing installation space (44" width × 120" height × 36" depth), connect to existing plumbing, operate at 208 Volt/60 Hz/3-Phase/3-Wire, and feature high-temperature wash cycles (95°C), non-vented drying and vapor condenser systems, adjustable shelving for large items including 20-liter carboys, printable cycle logs, and safety door locks. Quoters must be authorized distributors, resellers, or manufacturers/providers verified by FDA. For "equal to" offerings, quoters must submit detailed technical justification demonstrating how the proposed equipment meets all salient characteristics, including Section 508 Product Accessibility Templates in full text, or the quote will be deemed non-responsive.

The contractor must uninstall and dispose of the existing Steris Reliance 400 unit, deliver and install the new unit, and demonstrate full operation within 45 calendar days of award. A minimum one-year original equipment manufacturer warranty commencing upon acceptance is required. The base period of performance is 12 months. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Minjie.Zeng@fda.hhs.gov and remain valid for 30 calendar days after submission. Invoices must be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.