TSC IRA 8190 membrane test skid

The Bureau of Reclamation is procuring a comprehensive membrane test skid system designed for bench-scale testing of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis processes for drinking water and water reuse applications. The solicitation (No. 140R8125Q0209) seeks an automated hybrid test skid constructed from 316 stainless steel materials, featuring a 20-liter feed tank, digital control panel, and various membrane housings for both spiral wound and flat sheet configurations. Additional components include hydraulic hand pumps, miscellaneous accessories, delivery/shipping services, and installation/training services. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a Product/Service Code of 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Responses must be submitted by July 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time via email to ksingleton@usbr.gov, with the solicitation having been issued on July 16, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The delivery and performance period extends from August 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with the system required to be delivered within 90 days of contract award. The place of performance is the Denver Federal Center in Denver, Colorado, where installation and training services must also be provided. The contract includes a comprehensive scope covering multiple line items including the main test skid unit, various membrane housings, accessories, delivery, and installation services. All equipment must come with a one-year warranty covering material and workmanship defects, and the procurement is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation's Denver Office Acquisition Operations Branch with Keith Singleton serving as the point of contact.