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Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Inspection & Certification

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Response Deadline08/11/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the performance of semi-annual inspections, airflow testing, HEPA filter leak testing, and full certification of Biological Safety Cabinets in strict accordance with NSF/ANSI 49-2002 Annex F standards. All work must be conducted to ensure the cabinets meet operational safety and performance benchmarks, with successful completion resulting in the issuance of Certificates of Operating Performance. The services are to be delivered across facilities under the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island, with no specific location details provided, indicating a statewide scope. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is governed under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. Bidders must respond by August 11, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 28, 2026, through the Rhode Island Department of Public Works vendor bidding portal.

General Info

Semi-annual BIOSafety Cabinet inspections and certification per NSF/ANSI 49-2002 across Rhode Island, due August 11, 2026.

Agency

State of Rhode IslandView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

RI, US

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 11

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08/11/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyState of Rhode Island

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Perform semi-annual inspection, airflow testing, HEPA filter leak testing, and certification of Biological Safety Cabinets in compliance with NSF/ANSI 49-2002 Annex F. Issue Certificates of Operating Performance.

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