Replacement of Two Passthrough Autoclave/Sterilizers - National Animal Disease Center

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0779, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12 for the replacement of two passthrough autoclave/sterilizers at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The requirement is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 339113 applying, and a small business size standard of 800 employees. The acquisition calls for the substitution of Autoclave 3822 as the base item and Autoclave 3536 as an optional item, both to be Tuttnauer models featuring 316L stainless steel chambers, fully jacketed 304L stainless steel jackets, enhanced Bio-Seal gaskets, and accompanying delivery of two loading carts and four transfer carriages. The base item has a delivery deadline of 365 days after award, while the optional item’s timeline remains unspecified. All deliverables must be shipped F.O.B. destination to the specified address in Ames, Iowa, and must comply with detailed technical specifications including effluent cooling below 140°F per plumbing code and proper disposal per federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation includes comprehensive compliance requirements through incorporated FAR clauses such as 52.212-4 for commercial terms, 52.203-17 on whistleblower rights, 52.222-50 on combating trafficking, 52.225-18 on place of manufacture, and 452.203-70 requiring anti-discrimination and DEI certification affirming compliance with federal civil rights laws. Offerors must submit pricing for all line items, demonstrate acceptable or neutral past performance, and ensure proposed prices are fair and reasonable as mandatory pass/fail criteria for award. Submittals for equipment manuals, control panels, sensors, insulation, and commissioning plans must be provided in PDF format to both the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. Site work is restricted to regular hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with any exceptions requiring 48-hour advance written approval from the COR. Contractors must confine work to designated areas, restore any damaged surfaces at no additional cost, avoid unauthorized building access without USDA escort, and coordinate all subcontractor activities. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror