Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Steam Sterilizer Removal and Replacement
Deadline: 04 Sep 2025
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 125599614
Document Ref. No.: 1232SA25Q0686
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
Description of Amendment 1 - 1. Updated quote due date 27-AUG-25 changed to 04-SEP-25 at 1700 ET.
2. Response to RFI's below
1. Please confirm the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research can receive and unload the autoclave, upon delivery. Or should receiving/unloading be included, as part of the vendor's scope of work? The vendor is responsible for unloading and moving the steam sterilizer to the specified facility room location.
2. Can a forklift (at the receiving area) be made available, to assist in the uncrating process? No
3. Will the autoclave be installed on the ground floor? If not, is an elevator available for transport to its final location? It will be installed on the ground floor.
4. If an elevator is required for transport, can you confirm its internal cab dimensions and weight limit? N/A
5. Are there any obstacles in the pathway to the autoclave's final location, including hallways less than 6 feet in width? Any other obstacles, such as stairs, ledges, tight turns, etc.? Steam sterilizers cabinets must fit in room corner with space not to exceed 50" width, 68" depth, and 71" height (non-removable canopy ventilation present, 74 ¾" height). Service clearance provided on the front and right side (i.e., rear and left side of steam sterilizer and will be adjacent to wall).
6. What is the smallest doorway size in the pathway to the autoclave's final location? Steam sterilizer must fit through room access door 52 ½" width and 82" height.
7. Can house air (75 PSI minimum) be made available at the autoclave location? No
8. Vacuum System: For this chamber size/volume, we recommend a liquid ring vacuum pump in lieu of a water ejector. The vacuum pump will require 3-phase electrical power, 208V or 480V. Can 3-phase power be provided for the new autoclave? No
9. Our autoclave, externally, is 73 1/4" high. This means it will fit below the canopy hood height of 74 3/4". If we assure you it will fi...
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Notice ID : 1232SA25Q0686
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Office: USDA ARS AFM APD
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Sep 02, 2025 08:12 am EDT
Original Published Date: Aug 20, 2025 01:33 pm EDT
Updated Date Offers Due: Sep 04, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Aug 27, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Updated Inactive Date: Sep 19, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Sep 11, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Peoria, IL 61604 USA
Documents
Tender Notice
Sol_1232SA25Q0686_Amd_0001.pdf
1232SA25Q0686-Draft.pdf
Attachment-1-Specifications.pdf
Attachment-2-Schedule-of-Items.pdf