Opportunity
SAM #9cc888cc4c8b42fba1cc28ff0349b580
Sole Source Procurement of Rotary Evaporators for USAFA Chemistry Department
Buyer
10th Contracting Squadron
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
9cc888cc4c8b42fba1cc28ff0349b580
NAICS
334516
This notice announces the U.S. Air Force Academy's intent to award a sole source contract for laboratory equipment. - Agency: United States Air Force Academy, Department of Chemistry - Requirement: Eight (8) rotary evaporators (rotovaps) - Must meet minimum performance requirements: - Heating bath temperature of at least 200°C - Vertical condenser - Manual hand-lift adjustments - Speed range over 280 rpm - Operate at 115 V - Sole source justification: Only Heidolph rotary evaporators meet all specified requirements - Contract type: Firm-fixed-price, commercial acquisition under FAR Part 12 - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No service line items or additional accessories specified - All procurement details referenced in the attached PDF - Commercial competitors may include other laboratory equipment manufacturers, but only Heidolph meets the stated criteria
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