Two Benchtop Autoclaves - RFQ
ID: 12505B25Q0052Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

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Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/70e943f4d28644738117a38af10a03ff/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotes for the procurement of two benchtop autoclaves essential for laboratory analyses, following failures in current equipment. The autoclaves must operate on steam pressure, feature a 6 to 8-gallon chamber, and be delivered to the USDA's facility in Columbia, Missouri, within 60 days of contract award. This procurement reflects USDA's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency in its research endeavors while adhering to federal contracting regulations, particularly those supporting small and disadvantaged businesses. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by the specified deadline and ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is current and active.

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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to procure two benchtop autoclaves, essential for laboratory analyses due to failures in current equipment. The solicitation outlines specifications for the autoclaves, which must operate on steam pressure, possess a 6 to 8-gallon chamber, and be delivered to the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Columbia, Missouri, within 60 days of contract award. Companies interested in participating must confirm their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide pricing information, and detail socio-economic statuses such as size and ownership classifications. The proposal contains clauses incorporating Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other requirements pertinent to successful bidders, emphasizing compliance with federal laws, equal opportunity mandates, and specific conditions for payment. This RFQ reflects USDA's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency in its research endeavors while adhering to contracting regulations, particularly those supporting small and disadvantaged businesses.
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