Supply of Small Steam Sterilizers

The contract involves the procurement of two small steam sterilizers, specifically AMSCO® 250LS models or equivalent, designed for laboratory use with specified chamber dimensions. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Agriculture under the USDA ARS AFM APD, with the place of performance located in Fargo, ZIP code 58102. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, in accordance with FAR 19.5, and falls under the NAICS code 333318, which corresponds to commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM. It is classified as a subcontract, indicating that the awarded entity may work under a prime contractor. The contract’s purpose is to ensure the supply of reliable, laboratory-grade sterilization equipment to support the agency’s operational needs. Potential vendors must meet specified technical criteria for the sterilizers and comply with government small business participation requirements.