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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source USAFA Autoclave System and Reverse Osmosis System

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USAFAAutoclaveSystemandReverseOsmosisSystem Federal

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The United States Air Force Academy intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC for the replacement of one 275L steam sterilizer system and one wall-mounted reverse osmosis water treatment system, both essential for the daily operations of the Department of Biology serving over 800 cadets. The autoclave must meet strict specifications including gravity, vacuum, and liquid cycles within precise temperature ranges, a freestanding configuration with specific exterior dimensions, integrated electric steam generation requiring 480V 3-phase and 115V 1-phase power, and a touchscreen interface backed by a PACS 3500 PLC with built-in safety interlocks and steam valves. The RO system must produce up to 400 gallons per day with a 3-pre-filter and single-membrane design, include a manual bypass and polyphosphate feeder, and fit within tight spatial constraints while operating on 115V power. Both systems will be installed as a turnkey project involving full removal and haul-away of existing units, followed by professional installation, utility connections, calibration, and commissioning. The decision to proceed without competition is based on the unique spatial limitations of the laboratory, which prevent the use of any autoclave model other than Getinge’s 275L unit due to its precise fit within the pre-built room footprint. Additionally, the academy currently maintains an active maintenance agreement with Getinge for other laboratory autoclaves, making integration of this new system into the existing service contract logistically and financially advantageous by standardizing technician training, ensuring parts compatibility, and reducing administrative burden. Direct procurement from Getinge is deemed essential to maintain OEM-certified installations, proper warranty validation, and compliance with biological safety standards, thus avoiding risks associated with supply chain delays or substandard service. While the notice explicitly states no formal solicitation will be issued, responsible sources may submit capability statements by the deadline to allow the government to reassess the need for competition, though any decision not to compete remains entirely discretionary.

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Sole-source contract to Getinge for 275L sterilizer and RO system with turnkey installation due to spatial and compatibility constraints.

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance

USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc
Contacts2 people available
OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC (Getinge) under the simplified procedures for commercial products in accordance with RFO Part 12. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).


Requirement:
The USAFA Dean of Faculty Department of Biology (DFBI) requires the lifecycle replacement of one Autoclave System and one Reverse Osmosis (RO) System for use by over 800 Cadets per year for critical daily operations, including sterilizing materials for classes and research and processing biohazardous waste.


The systems must meet the following salient characteristics:


Steam Sterilizer System (Autoclave)


  • Quantity: One (1) new system
  • Chamber volume: At least 275L
  • Gravity Cycles: Capable of 110C – 135C temperatures
  • Vacuum Cycles: Capable of 110C – 135C temperatures
  • Liquid Cycles: Capable of 104C – 135C temperatures
  • Exterior Dimensions (W x H x D): Close to 30” x 74” x 48”
  • Configuration: Freestanding unit
  • Utilities: Integrated electric steam generator with 480V AC, 60Hz, 3-phase electrical requirements; sterilizer control with 115V AC, 60Hz, 1-phase electrical requirements
  • Control Interface: Touchscreen interface and a PACS 3500 Programmable Logic Controller with preprogrammed cycles
  • Safety Features: Chamber safety interlock and steam safety valves to protect against over pressurization

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment System


  • Quantity: One (1) new system
  • Configuration: Wall-mounted system with associated bladder tank
  • Utilities: 115V, 60Hz, 1-phase electrical requirements
  • Capacity: Capability to produce up to 400 gallons per day of RO water
  • Rough Dimensions (L x W x D): Close to 38” x 26” x 7”
  • Filter Elements: 3 pre-filters and single membrane
  • Bypass: Manual bypass capability
  • Feeder: Polyphosphate feeder cartridge

Removal and Installation Services


  • Deinstallation, removal, and complete haul-away of the Department's existing Autoclave and RO systems.
  • Turnkey installation, final utility connections, calibration, and startup testing of the new system.

Justification:
In accordance with RFO 12.102(a), the Government has determined that only one source is reasonably available to fulfill this requirement.


Market research and responses to a prior Request for Information (RFI) confirmed that alternative manufacturer models that meet the minimum 275L chamber volume are physically too large to fit into the laboratory room’s highly restricted, pre-built spatial footprint. Getinge is the only known manufacturer whose 275L unit complies with the strict physical room dimensions.


Additionally, DFBI currently has an active preventative maintenance and service contract with Getinge for other departmental laboratory autoclaves. Standardizing on Getinge equipment allows the Government to integrate this new system under the existing active maintenance contract immediately. This standardizes training for laboratory technicians and biological safety personnel, ensures immediate compatibility of replacement parts, and reduces administrative and logistical overhead by avoiding the management of multiple service contracts.


To prevent unacceptable supply chain, installation, and biological safety certification risks, the Government requires this procurement to be executed directly with Getinge USA Sales, LLC to guarantee OEM-certified utility connections, check-out, and warranty integration.


Disclaimer:
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and a formal solicitation will not be issued. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet these requirements may submit a capability statement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government.


Responses:
Submit capability statements electronically to Nicole Cibula at nicole.cibula@us.af.mil and Amy Krause at amy.krause.1@us.af.mil by 11:00 AM (MDT) on 7 August 2026.

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