Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for the procurement of Getinge autoclave repair parts required to keep the autoclaves operational at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). The solicitation is an unrestricted, commercial‑item RFQ (NAICS 334516) with a single line‑item quantity of one (1) lot. Offers must be submitted by the deadline, and the government requires delivery within 45 days of award to the USDA ARS PA NBAF Warehouse in Manhattan, Kansas. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order, and the contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value based on technical compliance and price.
• Solicitation ID: 1232SA26Q1407 (RFQ)
• Item: Getinge autoclave parts (see attached schedule) – Qty 1 LO
• Delivery: FOB Destination, 45 days after award to 1200 Kretschmer Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502
• Submission deadline: 28 Sep 2026 (08:00 CT)
• Questions due: 22 Sep 2026 (15:00 CT)
• No small‑business set‑aside; open to all responsible sources
• Evaluation based on technical conformity to the parts schedule and fair‑and‑reasonable price
• Primary contact: Michael Sherlock, Contracting Officer (email & phone provided)