SAM #1232SA26Q0846

USDA ARS Solicitation for Laboratory Vacuum Oven System (VDO 100 or Equal) with Pump and Thermoshelf

This opportunity is issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), specifically the Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit in Auburn, AL, and the ARS Acquisition and Property Division in Beltsville, MD. - The procurement seeks a vacuum oven system for laboratory use, including: - Vacuum Oven VDO 100 230V (or equivalent), 101L capacity, temperature range 5°C above ambient to 200°C, four-wire PT100 sensors, over- and under-temperature alarm protection, vacuum control 5 to 1100 mbar, dual TFT displays, USB and Ethernet connectivity, inert gas inlet, and 8-pin switch output for vacuum pump control - Variable-Speed Vacuum Pump (VO101 or equivalent), 230V - Additional Aluminum Thermoshelf for VDO 100 - Brand name or equal to VWR International LLC products is acceptable; part numbers referenced include 78644-240 (oven), 76311-346 (pump), and 78644-424 (thermoshelf) - Quantities requested: 1 unit each of oven, pump, and thermoshelf - Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order; early delivery is accepted - The procurement is set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB), under NAICS code 334516 - Compliance with the Buy American Act is required - Evaluation will be based on lowest price technically acceptable and past performance - No specific OEMs are mandated, but VWR International LLC is referenced as the brand name standard

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations​ are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.   

This requirement is subject to the Buy Amercian Act. FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If applicable, complete Provision 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025).

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0846​ is issued as a ​Request for Quotation​ for ​vacuum oven with pump and extra aluminum thermoshelf.

This acquisition ​is 100%​ set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516.  The small business size standard is ​1,000 employees.​  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.​  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.   

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