Laboratory Steam Sterilizer/Autoclave for ARS
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 123A9426Q0035
- Agency
- Food Safety and Inspection Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Lexington, Kentucky 40546, United States
- Points of contact
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- Alexis Galloway alexis.galloway@usda.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service is soliciting quotations for procurement and installation of a laboratory steam sterilizer/autoclave for the Agricultural Research Service, with quotations due September 17, 2026. This is an unrestricted acquisition under FAR Part 12 commercial items; no small-business set-aside applies. All responsible sources may submit.
Place of performance is the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The sterilizer must feature a 20" × 20" × 38" chamber with manual vertical sliding door, all-electric valve actuation, and 316L stainless steel construction. The unit must support gravity waste, liquid/media, pre-vacuum, and drying sterilization cycles and include a microprocessor-based controller with touchscreen interface, real-time pressure and temperature display, thermal printer, USB electronic data logging, and programmable cycle parameters.
Delivery is required within 15 days after award. The contractor must complete installation, commissioning, and on-site training covering operation, safety, programming, and routine maintenance within 12 weeks of order receipt. The contract is firm-fixed-price for a one-year base period, with one firm-fixed-price award anticipated. The sterilizer will operate on 120-volt single-phase electrical service; steam is supplied by the building. The contractor must provide a one-year full warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. All contractor personnel must comply with USDA facility security requirements and present valid government-issued photo identification.
Award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with technical acceptability evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a 1,000-employee small-business size standard. Quotations must be submitted via email to alexis.galloway@usda.gov in PDF or Microsoft-compatible format.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 123A9426Q0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for procurement and install of a small Laboratory Steam Sterilizer/Autoclave.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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Clarification Question:
Q: Is three-phase electrical power available at the sterilizer’s point of use at the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center? If so, please provide the available voltage and amperage.
The manufacturer needs this information to determine the appropriate sterilizer configuration and prepare an accurate quotation.
A: Yes, the Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center has 208‑volt, three‑phase electrical service available throughout the building, with amperage varying by location, but a separate steam generator will not be needed since steam is provided by the building. Because of that, the sterilizer is expected to require only standard 120‑volt electrical service for operation.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 123A9426Q0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for procurement and install of a small Laboratory Steam Sterilizer/Autoclave.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C04_RFQ_123A9426Q0035.pdf | ||
| C04a_Statement of Work_123A9426Q0035.pdf |
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