Consolidated Sterilizer System Supply (SR-24D or Equal)

The contract calls for the supply of a new commercial off-the-shelf Consolidated Sterilizer System, specifically model SR-24D or an approved equal, including all necessary components to ensure full operational capability. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under NAICS code 333318 for other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing. The system must be fully functional upon delivery and meet all technical specifications for sterilization applications without requiring custom modifications. The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 19, 2026, and the place of performance is located in Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50011. The contracting agency is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the Ames Field Office, under the Department of Agriculture. The contract is publicly accessible via the SAM.gov portal, and while no point of contact is listed, interested small businesses must submit proposals that demonstrate compliance with all requirements, including the use of off-the-shelf equipment that meets or exceeds the performance standards of the SR-24D model.