Yamamoto Scientific America Inc. model SM820 autoclave, sterilizer and dryer

NASA's Shared Services Center is procuring a Yamamoto Scientific America Inc. model SM820 autoclave, sterilizer, and dryer for the Ocean Ecology Laboratory at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This brand name requirement is specifically for authorized distributors to replace an existing 20-year-old Steris autoclave that is no longer functioning. The Request for Quotation (RFQ 80NSSC891548Q) will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with offerors required to be registered in SAM.gov and complete telecommunications equipment certifications. Questions from potential bidders must be submitted by January 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT, with final quotes due by January 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT. Interested companies must meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, which include an 80L internal chamber capacity, compact footprint, and specific operational features.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334516) category. The procurement is for a single unit with a delivery location at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD 20771. The period of performance is 60 days from order placement, with work to be completed by December 6, 2024. The autoclave must meet precise specifications, including a 7-inch touch screen interface, high-pressure steam sterilization, multiple safety features, and compatibility with 100-120V AC power. Included accessories are three stainless steel mesh baskets, a drain board, chemical indicators, and other specified components. The delivery terms are FOB Destination, indicating the government will bear transportation costs to the final delivery point.