ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER
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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 Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one (1) freestanding environmental chamber. This chamber is required to support routine concrete, aggregate, soils, and rock testing at their laboratories, replacing aging equipment. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due December 17, 2025, by 1700 ES.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new, freestanding environmental chamber to facilitate essential materials testing. The current equipment is over 37 years old and requires increasing maintenance, necessitating this replacement to ensure continued laboratory operations.
Key Requirements
- Type: One (1) new, freestanding environmental chamber.
- Internal Volume: 75 to 85 cu. Ft. (2,124 to 2,405 liters).
- Internal Dimensions: Minimum 48" x 48" x 48".
- Temperature Range: -30 °C to 180 °C.
- Humidity Range: 10% to 95% RH.
- Load Capacity: 75 lbs per shelf, 450 lbs total.
- Power: Must utilize 480v, hardwired.
- Control Panel: UL 508A compliant.
- Interior: Stainless steel liner.
- Controller: Digital, displaying temperature in °C or °F to nearest 1 degree.
- Warranty: Minimum 1-year manufacturer's warranty (parts, labor, repair).
- Parts Availability: All parts must be available for a minimum of 10 years.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination. Shipping costs must be included in the quote. Delivery must be in a single shipment and not exceed 180 days from the award date.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: December 17, 2025, 1700 ES.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price.
- Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted electronically. Offerors must review specific instructions regarding electronic invoicing and payment via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Environmental Environmental Controls and Industrial Equipment Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses and provisions that offerors must review carefully. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery destination.