Shaker Incubator with UV Sterilization

This government solicitation specifies requirements for a stackable shaker/incubator with UV sterilization for the USDA/ARS in Madison, WI. The agency requires a double unit with specific features including modular and vertically stackable shakers, adjustable and fixed shaker drives with various orbits, high capacity for flasks, a temperature range of 15°C below ambient to 65°C, and a shaking speed of 50-400 RPM. The unit must be retrofittable with CO2 and humidity control, include sticky mats and an adjustable test tube rack, and accommodate microtiter plates. It needs to operate from a 115V US standard plug, be compatible with specific UVC lamps, and have a low operating volume (≤70 dB). The unit must be shipped pre-stacked, mounted, and easily movable with a pallet jack, with installation and a 1-year full warranty included. Domestic end products and local service technicians are prioritized. Delivery is requested ASAP to Kristi MacCready at USDA/ARS.

The solicitation 1232SA26Q0241 is for a Shaker Incubator for the USDA/ARS in Madison, WI. It will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract awarded to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Evaluation factors include price, technical acceptability (meeting Attachment 2 specifications), and past performance. Offers must be submitted on company letterhead, include a Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), and provide technical documentation. The deadline for quotes is March 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT. The solicitation includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, notably those related to Buy American, Free Trade Agreements, and Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance. An Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is available for dispute resolution.