​Consol Tower Sterilizer​

The National Institutes of Health, through the Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations under the Department of Health and Human Services, is procuring a dual-chamber tower sterilizer under solicitation number 75N98026Q00400 as an 8(a) Sole Source acquisition. The required equipment is a high-performance autoclave with dual chambers measuring approximately 20” x 20” x 38”, constructed of 316L stainless steel with a carbon steel jacket and passivated finish, featuring a hinged right-side manual door, two standard shelves in the top chamber, and two extendable shelves in the bottom chamber. The unit must include an integrated 7-inch color touchscreen control system capable of storing at least 50 programmable sterilization cycles with password protection and lockable parameters, and it must be equipped with a thermal printer and USB dataport for data export. The sterilizer must have a high-vacuum system requiring a minimum of 45 psi water ejector, automatic jacket blowdown for liquid cycles, and compatibility with standard house steam supplies. Water and energy efficiency are mandatory, including an automatic idle shut-off and monitoring system. Safety and regulatory compliance are critical, requiring ASME U-1 stamped pressure vessel certification, UL and cUL listing, a thermocouple port for validation, and an emergency stop button. The unit must be built with brass, bronze, and copper piping and delivered with a starter kit including cleaning supplies, autoclave gloves, printer supplies, and documentation. Delivery and installation are defined as a turnkey Level 4 process, requiring the contractor to deliver the equipment to the NIH facility in Bethesda, Maryland, uncrate and position it, connect utilities including steam, electrical, and plumbing, conduct thorough startup procedures, provide user training, and remove all packaging and debris while relocating the existing unit within the building. The equipment must be delivered within 90 days after receipt of order, with full payment made in a single lump sum upon successful completion and acceptance at the site. The acquisition is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order, and the supplier must be an 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business. No specific packaging, marking, or shipping standards are outlined beyond the inclusion of the starter kit. Contract administration information identifies Thomas Brodigan at Building 5, Room 318, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, as the point of contact, though his official