Glassware Washer System

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, through its San Juan Medical Products Laboratory, is seeking a total small business set-aside for the procurement of a single large-capacity laboratory glassware washer system under solicitation number 75F40126Q00216, with a NAICS code of 334516 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The acquisition, posted on June 5, 2026, and due for response by June 18, 2026, requires the contractor to furnish, deliver, install, validate, test, and commission a fully operational glassware washer system, complete with all specified accessories including two spindle headers, Teflon protective mesh, a single-level transfer cart, bottom rotary spray header, Petri dish rack, and a pipette header capable of handling pipettes from 0.1 mL to 25 mL. The system must meet exact size constraints of 42 inches wide, 80 inches high, and 33 inches deep, and must be newly manufactured, free from defects, unused, non-refurbished, and never used as demonstration equipment. All work must be performed at the FDA San Juan Laboratory in Puerto Rico, with delivery, installation, and operational readiness required within six to eight weeks after contract award. The contractor is responsible for inside building delivery, unpacking, and the same-day removal and proper disposal of all shipping materials including pallets, cartons, plastics, and wood. The contract mandates comprehensive documentation including IQ/OQ protocols, user training with completion certificates, and instrument manuals, along with onsite training for two to three government personnel during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A minimum twelve-month warranty covering parts and labor begins upon formal government acceptance and must adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards, including Buy American requirements, prohibitions on restricted operations in Sudan, recovered material certification, and trafficking in persons compliance. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: a five-page technical volume without pricing, and a separate price volume with a completed schedule and cost breakdown. All offers must include the solicitation number, the offeror’s name, address, telephone number, UEI, and a written statement affirming agreement with all terms and conditions. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail gate determined by compliance with