Benchtop Clean Steam, Humified Air, and Heated Air Generator
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price sole source contract to Cellkraft AB for a Benchtop Clean Steam, Humified Air, and Heated Air Generator. This notice is an intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties may submit their capabilities by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a benchtop unit capable of functioning as a clean steam generator, humidified air heater, and dry air heater. This unit will be used in laboratory settings for simulating or optimizing conditions in oilseed processing, such as seed tempering, desolventizing-toasting, and oil deodorization, where precise control of operating parameters is necessary.
Key specifications include:
- Benchtop unit not exceeding 12" x 20" x 22" (W x H x D).
- Minimum 1000-Watt heater.
- Variable steam temperature (120-180 °C) and flow rate (0-50 g/min or 3 kg/h).
- Variable heated dry/humidified air temperature (ambient to 150 °C) and flow rate (0-250 l/min).
- Discharge pressure range from 0 (vacuum) to 6 bar(a).
- Heated discharge tube (6 ft length) with variable temperature control (ambient to 400 °C).
- Wetted parts made of PTFE and stainless steel.
- Microprocessor control with touch screen display.
- Fully automatic operation with auto shut-down and alarms.
- Swagelok 1/2" steam and dry/humidified outlet fittings.
- Power requirements: 208-230 VAC, three phase, 50-60 Hz.
- 1-year warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (under 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 12.102(a)).
- Intended Awardee: Cellkraft AB, Stockholm, Sweden.
- NAICS Code: 335210 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees).
- Delivery: No later than 120 days after purchase order issuance, including installation.
- Place of Performance: 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604.
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Published Date: February 19, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirement. All information received by the deadline will be considered. The government retains discretion on whether to compete the proposed contract.
Responses must be submitted to: Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Email Subject Line: 1232SA26Q0126 Notice of Intent to Sole Source.
Additional Notes
The unit is designed to use purified water and prevent condensate issues. Delivery will require the use of a lift gate. No telephone requests will be honored.