1232SA26Q0846 Amend # 00001- Vacuum Oven USDA-ARS-SEA Auburn AL

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0846, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, specifically a VWR vacuum oven with a variable-speed pump and an additional VDO100 aluminum thermoshelf, required by the USDA ARS SEA Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit in Auburn, Alabama. The acquisition is set aside 100 percent for small businesses under the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and all responsible small business concerns may submit quotations. The award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, requiring full responsiveness with pricing for all listed items and strict adherence to technical specifications, including a 230 V power input, temperature range from 5 degrees above ambient to 400°C, four-wire PT100 sensor-based temperature measurement, AutoSafety over- and under-temperature alarms, vacuum control from 5 to 1100 mbar, dual TFT displays, USB and Ethernet connectivity, an inert gas inlet, and an 8-pin switch output for pump control. Proposals must clearly identify the product by brand name, make, and model, or prove equivalency with detailed descriptive literature such as datasheets, brochures, or website references. The vacuum oven must be sourced from VWR or an approved equal, and all submissions must comply with the Buy American Act by completing the required certification, and offerors must affirm through representations that they are not inverted domestic corporations, have no delinquent tax liabilities or felony convictions, and are not subject to security exclusions. Delivery is required FOB destination within 60 days of order receipt to the specified Auburn, Alabama address, and payment will be processed via electronic funds transfer through the System for Award Management. Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF-1449 form, ensure prices are firm for 90 days, and submit inquiries regarding the solicitation via email to theodore.blume@usda.gov using Attachment III by July 1, 2026, Pacific Time. Compliance with a broad array of FAR clauses is mandatory, including whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, DEI nondiscrimination, and prohibition against requiring internal confidentiality agreements. Contractors must adhere to Federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VI