BIOSAFETY CABINET

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N6426726Q4097) for the acquisition of one (1) Biosafety Cabinet and associated components. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division, Measurement Science Department, requires this equipment to support the Navy Calibration Labs with calibration standard test equipment.

• Biosafety Cabinet: LABCULTURE Gen 4 Class II Type B2 Biosafety Cabinet with specific energy-efficient ECM blower, 115VAC, 60HZ, cUL Listed, NSF Listed, 7" Touch Screen Controller & Airflow Monitor, LED Lamp, 6ft Size. Customization includes separate power lines from the cabinet, 15 Amps max for combined outlets, etched tray NSF downflow grid, and provision for 2x SF-2U Service Valves and Copper piping.

• Accessories: Includes a 6ft adjustable height stand (sitting/standing), caster wheels, leveling feet, exhaust guard with bird screen, and a flexible PVC reducer/coupling.

• Authorization: Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, and must provide proof of authorization.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Delivery: Delivery dates are specified for each line item, generally around August 19, 2026.

• Inspection/Acceptance: Locations are specified as CALIBRATION STDS READY ISSUE ACTIV. at MCAS BEAUFORT, SC 29904-5002.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted by the date and time specified in the posting.

• Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, provided the quote fully complies with solicitation terms and conditions and the price is determined fair and reasonable.

• Required Information: Quotes must include CAGE Code, Delivery date/Lead Time, Pricing for all CLINs, and information on quoted items (Part Numbers, SKU's, etc.).

• No specific set-aside is mentioned in this section.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Gray market items are not acceptable; only new OEM equipment or authorized aftermarket parts are permitted.

• Unique Item Identification (IUID) is required for items with a unit cost of $5,000 or more.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Sole Source Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity, specifically for an ID/IQ Task Order/Delivery Order. It outlines the rationale for procuring supplies and services from a single source.

• Description of Supplies/Services: Lists specific parts and their descriptions, including Biosafety Cabinets, stands, gauge blocks, probe holders, velocity meters, exhaust blowers, support stands, VFDs, and reducers. All items are specified with part numbers and quantities, primarily from ESCO Technologies.
• Regulatory Authority: Cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) for soliciting from a single source and particular brand-name items, as well as FAR 8.405-6(b) for brand-name items under GSA. It also references FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) for logical follow-on orders and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(G) for DoD/NASA/Coast Guard exceptions.
• Rationale: Justifies the sole-source procurement based on the need for items to be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems, potential for unacceptable delays in fulfilling agency requirements if another brand is procured, and substantial duplication of cost to the government.
• Certification: Includes certifications from various personnel, including the Contracting Officer, attesting to the accuracy of the justification and that the brand-name/sole-source purchase is in the best interest of the Government.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure specific equipment, primarily from ESCO Technologies, on a sole-source basis. Bidders interested in this type of equipment should note that competition is not currently planned for this specific requirement due to the justifications provided. The document details the exact items and the reasons for limiting competition, which may inform future bidding strategies if the situation changes or for similar future opportunities.