66--Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 4R Benchtop Centrifuge

The contract pertains to the procurement of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 4R Benchtop Centrifuge, specified as a Fisher Scientific X4TR TX1000CC Centrifuge with a Cell Culture Package and eight adapter sets in sizes ranging from 15mL to 1000mL, to be delivered FOB Destination to the USGS Research Lab in Boulder, Colorado. The acquisition is conducted under a Firm Fixed Price contract through a Request for Quotation in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with award based solely on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring technical compliance as a threshold before price becomes the determining factor. Delivery is mandated by June 26, 2026, and the equipment must meet strict performance criteria including a relative centrifugal force of at least 4000×g, operability at temperatures no higher than 20°C, and compatibility with 120V power. The contractor is required to provide a five-year limited warranty and ensure all components are manufactured in accordance with Buy American standards. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of federal regulations encompassing labor standards, ethical conduct, payment compliance, cybersecurity, and supply chain integrity. Key clauses include enforceable requirements under Executive Orders related to minimum wage (14026), paid sick leave (13706), employment eligibility verification, and prohibitions on contracting with entities linked to foreign adversarial technologies such as Kaspersky, Huawei, ZTE, and ByteDance. Contractors must comply with whistleblower protections, privacy training for handling personally identifiable information, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All offers must be submitted electronically by May 25, 2026, via email to the designated administrative contact, with mandatory SAM registration required for eligibility. No formal contract value is disclosed due to absence of pricing line items, and payment will be processed exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The administrative point of contact for contract queries is Kekila Keuma of the USGS Denver Acquisition Branch, while the primary point of contact for inquiries is Trisha Beals. No formal attachments, packaging specifications, or inspection procedures beyond the technical specification are detailed in the documentation.