Purchase of a Fume Hood System

The Department of State seeks purchase of one complete, fully assembled ductless filtered benchtop fume hood system for the Drug Laboratory of the Albanian State Police in Tirana, Albania, with quotations due September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM Local Tirana Time. This is an unrestricted acquisition with firm fixed pricing.

Place of performance is Tirana, Albania. The fume hood system must be 230V, 50/60 Hz compatible with European electrical standards, feature a 4-foot benchtop filtered hood with integrated sensors for formaldehyde and acid monitoring, molecular carbon filters, HEPA filters, ammonia prefilters, a dished epoxy work surface with integrated cupsink, and a telescoping base stand with locking casters. The system must be new, unused, the current production model, and include user, installation, and maintenance manuals. A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship is required, and the delivered system must be fully operational immediately upon installation without requiring additional components. Quotations must specify pricing in Albanian Lek with VAT as a separate line item.

Offerors must submit quotations electronically to TiranaBids@state.gov in Word, Excel, or PDF format (maximum 70MB) and must complete Standard Form 1449 Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and provide proof of SAM registration. The Government intends to award based on initial quotations at the lowest price without discussions, though discussions may be held with offerors in the competitive range if necessary. Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of goods in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC code is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-4 for commercial products and services, along with DOSAR clauses addressing covered telecommunications equipment, FASCSA orders, Sudan restrictions, and Iran sanctions compliance.