Supply of VWR Vacuum Oven VDO 100 230V with Variable-Speed Pump and Aluminum Thermoshelf

The contract is for the procurement and delivery of commercial off-the-shelf scientific equipment including a VWR Vacuum Oven VDO 100 230V, a Variable-Speed Pump, and an Aluminum Thermoshelf under a total small business set-aside designation for the USDA ARS. All items are standard, off-the-shelf products intended for laboratory use, and the performance location is specified as Auburn, Alabama, with a zip code of 36832. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 423490, which corresponds to other commercial equipment merchants, and the contract type is a subcontract. The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2026, and responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on July 8, 2026. The set-aside status restricts eligibility to small businesses as defined by the SBA, ensuring preference for qualified small business concerns in the bidding process. The order supports the operational needs of the USDA ARS facility in Auburn, Alabama, with equipment essential for scientific experiments requiring controlled temperature and vacuum environments.