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1232SA26Q1222 – RFI Responses Combo Synopsis-Solicitation Steam Sterilizer USDA ARS PA Sidney MT
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USDA ARS issued solicitation 1232SA26Q1222 as a combined synopsis/solicitation and request for quotation for a commercial, firm-fixed-price, turn-key steam sterilizer/autoclave replacement project at the Northern Plains Agricultural Research facility in Sidney, Montana. The work requires removal and proper disposal of the existing Getinge steam sterilizer from Building 18, procurement and installation of a new Getinge USA, Inc. Model 733LS or an equivalent that meets or exceeds the listed salient characteristics, and full installation of all materials and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339112 with a 1,000-employee size standard, and the solicitation indicates the requirement is subject to the Buy American Act, incorporating FAR 52.225-1 and 52.225-2. The place of performance/delivery is Sidney, Montana 59270, the period of performance runs from September 15, 2026 through January 14, 2027, and the RFQ closing date remains August 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MDT. Amendment 0001 adds an additional site visit on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT, requires registration by August 17, 2026, and must be signed and returned with the quotation; the original site visit remains scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT/MDT as stated in the documents. The solicitation emphasizes technical compliance and best-value evaluation without tradeoffs. Awards will be made to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance is acceptable or neutral; lowest price alone is not determinative. Technical acceptability depends on meeting all salient characteristics of the brand-name product, including approximate chamber dimensions of 26.5 inches by 36 inches with length options of 39, 53, or 61 inches, a horizontal sliding or equivalent door, pre-vacuum, gravity, and liquid sterilization cycles, fully jacketed stainless-steel construction, and a touchscreen or equivalent interface. The supporting statement of work and technical specifications require contractor responsibility for quality control, coordination, safety, cleanup, permits, inspections, testing, and final acceptance, as well as key personnel with experience in setup, operations, maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of steam sterilizers. Key incorporated clauses and provisions include FAR 52.212-4
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Contract Value
$130,574.9Place of Performance
Sidney, MT, 59270, USASet-Aside
Awardee
TRILLAMED LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
RFI Responses - See attached. The RFQ close is NOT extended.
Amendment 0001 - This amendment changes Attachment I - Terms and Conditions to add one additional site visit on 18 August 2026 starting at 10:00am MDT. Registration for this site visit is due NLT 17 August 2026. Register per the Attachment I instructions for "Site Visit". A signed copy of Amendment 0001 must be submitted with your quotation documents.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Requirement is subject to Buy American Act
FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 2025) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If quoting a foreign produced item 52.225-2 shall be completed.
A site visit will be held on 8/13/2026 starting at 10:00am CDT. Refer to Attachment I – Terms and Conditions, Solicitation Information, Site Visit for registration information and closing for Attachment IV – Contractor RFI instructions.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1222 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a turn-key product including proper installation of all material and equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of existing Getinge steam sterilizer from Building #18. Contractor shall procure and install a new Getinge USA, Inc. Model #733LS or equivalent.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 339112 The small business size standard is 1,000 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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