Purchase of Tenney Cevo-20S Environmental Test Chamber

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services seeks purchase of one Tenney Cevo-20S environmental test chamber, with capability statements due August 14, 2026. This is a small business set-aside acquisition under FAR Part 12 procedures that is not being conducted as a competitive solicitation; however, the government will consider capability statements from all responsible sources and reserves discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.

Place of performance is Weatherby Lake, Missouri. The chamber will replace equipment from 1993 and must comply with technical requirements in NIST Handbook 44 and NCWM Publication 14 for grain moisture meters and near infrared grain protein analyzers. Specifications include 20 cubic-foot capacity, temperature range of −32°C to 180°C with ±1.0°C fluctuation, interior dimensions of 30 × 32 × 36 inches, air-cooled controller, 230/240V single-phase 60 Hz power at 32 amperes, Ethernet and RS485 communications, UL508A control panel, and two lead-in ports. The chamber must accommodate entire instruments within its interior space, preferably two simultaneously. Market research determined that alternative chambers either lack compatible replacement parts, exceed available laboratory space, or require 3-phase AC or 480V power not available at the facility.

Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the single offeror providing the best overall value based on technical approach, price, and past performance. All offerors must submit pricing for all line items and provide supporting manufacturer documentation confirming the product is new and meets all delivery requirements. Delivery is required within 90 days of award to the Technical Services Division at Kansas City, Missouri. NAICS code is 334513; PSC is 6632. Questions and responses should be directed to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov.