Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1241
USDA ARS AFM APD Solicits Systec DX-90 Autoclave or Equal (90-Liter Benchtop)
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1241
NAICS
423490, 334516
The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Acquisition and Property Division (USDA ARS AFM APD) is soliciting quotations for a 90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclave for delivery to Oxford, MS. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Acquisition and Property Division (AFM APD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Systec (manufacturer of DX-90 Autoclave) - Microbiology International (brand distributor) - Products Requested: - Systec DX-90 Autoclave (or equal) - Part number: 23-E149 - Quantity: 1 unit - 90-liter horizontal benchtop autoclave - Unique Requirements: - Firm-fixed price contract - Delivery required within 180 days after award (early delivery accepted) - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov - Payment via Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov) - Vendors must provide detailed capability and past performance information - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies - Technical acceptability and past performance are key evaluation criteria - Notable: Brand name or equal is permitted, allowing alternative products that meet specifications.
Description
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.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1241 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclve
This acquisition is not 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 an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
This requirement is for the 90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclave in accordance with the statement of work.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on September 24, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
Responses must include a detailed description of the capability to provide the 90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclave, any relevant experience providing this type of equipment to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history. Quotes that merely offer to provide the listed equipment without showing how it fits the specification, will not receive further consideration for award.
The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on September 21, 2026.