# SAM #1232SA26Q1241

USDA ARS AFM APD Solicits Systec DX-90 or Equivalent 90-Liter Benchtop Autoclave

**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.
- 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 (90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclave)
    - Part number: 23-E149
    - Quantity: 1 unit
    - "Brand name or equal" requirement allows equivalent products
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Firm-fixed price contract
  - Delivery required within 180 days after award to Oxford, MS; 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 statements and past performance information
  - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies
  - Technical acceptability and past performance are key evaluation criteria
- No set-aside for small business concerns; unrestricted competition
- Detailed specifications referenced in attachments


### Description

<p><strong><u>Description</u></strong><strong> -</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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

<p>Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1241 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclve</p>

<p>This acquisition&nbsp; is not set-aside for small business concerns.&nbsp; The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516&nbsp; The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees&nbsp; This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. &nbsp;&nbsp;All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Statement of Requirement</p>

<p>This requirement is for the 90-liter Horizontal Benchtop Autoclave in accordance with the statement of work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.&nbsp; Quotes that merely offer to provide the listed equipment without showing how it fits the specification, will not receive further consideration for award.</p>

<p>The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on September 21, 2026.</p>

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