UIFB 161296 NCAT Furnace, Ignition Method & Accessories Kit

Solicitation UIFB 161296 is an Unsealed Invitation For Bids issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation to procure one new NCAT Furnace using the Original Ignition Method and one NCAT Start-Up Accessories Kit. The equipment must meet AASHTO T308 and ASTM D6307 specifications, accommodate samples up to 5,000 grams, and operate on a 208V/60hz, 28 Amp power source. The accessories kit must include a complete sample basket assembly and four rolls of thermal printer paper. The furnace must not include an Ignition Panel Upgrade. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside, prioritizing DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned entities. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA portal by 9:00 AM EST on October 28, 2026. Award will be made on a grand total basis, with evaluation based on technical compliance and the provision of detailed descriptive literature. The successful contractor must deliver the equipment F.O.B. destination to Sandston, Virginia, within 60 calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. The contract includes a one-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Payments will be processed within 30 days of a valid invoice via check, ACH, or EDI, in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.