Temperature and Humidity (Conditioning) Chamber

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to procure a Temperature and Humidity Chamber for its Product Test Center's Technical Analytics Laboratory located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The procurement aims to replace a 20-year-old testing chamber that no longer meets current testing requirements for materials like leather, paper, and textiles. The solicitation (SP4706-25-Q-0008) requires a laboratory chamber with 40 cubic feet of interior space, stainless steel construction, temperature range of 20C to 60C, and humidity range of 20%-80%. Quotes are due by April 27, 2025, at 11:00 PM EST, and must be submitted via email to Blair.Hartley@dla.mil. Offerors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the attached documentation, including requirements for a programmable controller, LED display, data logging capabilities, and NIST traceable certification.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires delivery of a single unit within 120 days after award, with a material need date of March 19, 2025. Inspection will occur at the destination, which is the DLA Troop Support Directorate of Clothing and Textiles in Philadelphia. The procurement specifically seeks a chamber with two hinged glass doors, six adjustable shelves, and compatibility with reverse osmosis water. The successful contractor must provide complete installation instructions and include a one-year warranty with the equipment. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement represents a targeted replacement of critical laboratory testing equipment for the DLA's materials testing capabilities.