Bottle Filling Station with Acidifier

The Uniformed Services University (USU) Department of Laboratory Animal Resources seeks an automated, self‑contained bottle filling station with an integrated acidifier for use in vivarium and laboratory animal research facilities. The solicitation is a simplified‑acquisition RFQ, set‑aside for small businesses, and requires vendors to submit a technical quote (including product literature) and a price quote via email by the deadline. Evaluation will consider technical merit, past performance, and price, with a best‑value trade‑off approach. The award will be a purchase order for the equipment, with delivery and installation expectations as outlined in the specifications attachment. • Equipment: Bottle filling station with built‑in acidifier, designed for animal research labs. • Solicitation type: RFQ (small‑business set‑aside). • Submission deadline: 27 Aug 2026 2:00 PM EST (email). • Questions due: 24 Aug 2026 2:00 PM EST. • Evaluation criteria: Technical compliance, past performance, price (best value). • Required vendor registrations: SAM, CAGE/UEI. • Delivery/installation schedule not specified; vendor must meet government‑required timelines.