Iowa Board of Regents: Class II, Type A2, Biological Safety Cabinets, and Related Supplies/Accessories

The Iowa Board of Regents is soliciting bids for Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets and related supplies or accessories under Solicitation Number 1001441, issued by the University of Iowa. All responses must be submitted electronically via the ISUBid portal at https://iastate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=2600&SourceType=1, with a strict deadline of June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is classified as a sealed Request for Quote, and contractors are advised to thoroughly review all materials on the portal, as technical specifications, quantities, and compliance requirements such as ANSI/NSF 49 standards for biological safety cabinets are detailed there. The place of performance and delivery is in Iowa, with billing and administrative functions centered at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. The primary point of contact for procurement matters is Tammy Paulus, Purchasing Agent, reachable at [email hidden] or [phone hidden], while Jennifer Hackbart at [email hidden] handles general bid inquiries. No contract value, pricing details, or breakdown of costs are disclosed in the public posting, and no specific payment office, invoicing system, or contracting officer’s representative information is provided beyond the agency’s accounts payable address in Iowa City. Packaging, inspection criteria, delivery schedules, FOB terms, and special requirements such as security clearances or option periods are not specified in the available materials, indicating these may be outlined in the full solicitation document accessible only through the portal. Contractors must certify their authority to bind their organization upon submission, and no socioeconomic set-asides, representational certifications, or clause references from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are included in the posting, suggesting a streamlined commercial procurement process focused on technical compliance and responsive pricing.