Amendment A0001 RFQ 2031ZA26Q00098 - Environmental Chamber

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, under the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer of the Department of the Treasury, is seeking a new environmental chamber via a total small business set-aside solicitation numbered 2031ZA26Q00098, with responses due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The procurement is for a new, fully compliant environmental chamber designed to maintain precise temperature and humidity conditions—specifically 23°C ±1°C at 50% ±2% relative humidity—with steady-state fluctuations not exceeding ±1.0°C for temperature and ±2% for humidity. The unit must have a minimum interior testing space of 34 inches wide by 27 inches deep and an exterior footprint of at least 48 inches wide by 28 inches deep. It must include a water recirculation tank capable of running continuously for over 48 hours at maximum humidity without refilling, operate on 115 VAC or 208 VAC, and feature a control panel, data logging capability, and the ability to record and display environmental data for a minimum of 24 hours. All equipment and parts must be new, and the contractor must provide calibration certification compliant with ISO standards, delivered within 72 hours after completion of the Bench Acceptance Test. The solicitation is conducted under a Firm Fixed-Price contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, where technical acceptability serves as a pass/fail gate; any proposal failing to meet all requirements is disqualified regardless of price. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management, maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and submit full representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the BEP Currency Facility at 301 14th and C Streets SW, Washington, DC, with the contractor responsible for all freight, rigging, unpacking, and removal of packaging materials. Strict shipping and labeling requirements apply, including durable, English-language labels with contract number, shipping and customer information, item quantities, and manufacturer identification, with non-compliance risking shipment rejection and payment delays. A 24-hour advance appointment is required for delivery, and vehicles exceeding 12'6" in height or 42' in length are prohibited. The performance period includes