Anaerobic Workstation System

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grant Services is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf anaerobic workstation system to replace a non-functional unit at its White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland, to support research on live biotherapeutic products requiring strict oxygen-free environments. The system must meet stringent technical specifications including a maximum footprint of 81 x 80 x 76 cm, operation on 115V power, internal gas monitoring, humidity and temperature control between 30–37°C, a rapid airlock cycle of 30 seconds or less, and compatibility with a 10% H₂, 10% CO₂, 80% N₂ gas mixture. It must include a wireless foot switch, internal storage shelf, audible and visual alarms, and be capable of holding at least 20 petri dishes or three media bottles simultaneously. The vendor is responsible for delivery, installation, and commissioning at the government facility under FOB Destination terms, with all work to be completed within 100 calendar days of contract award, targeting a delivery date of December 10, 2026. Installation must occur during standard business hours, with two weeks’ advance notice required. The contract includes a mandatory one-year OEM warranty covering parts, labor, software updates, and 24/7 phone and email technical support, with no separate pricing allowed for warranty coverage. The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced offeror whose proposal meets all technical and regulatory requirements. All submissions must include the vendor’s Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov and comply with accessibility standards under Section 508, requiring either an Accessibility Conformance Report or HHS Section 508 Conformance Checklist aligned with VPAT guidance. Offerors must also declare the country of origin for all products under the Buy American Act and submit the Trade Agreements Certificate (FAR 52.225-6); failure to do so may result in non-responsiveness. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with detailed cost substantiation required for labor, travel, subcontractors, and indirect costs. The contract permits the government to order up to two additional units through an option clause exercisable until December 31, 2026