glassware washers

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a brand-name-only requirement of Miele, Inc. products, as specified in the attached Schedule. The government is procuring these items.

• The specific Miele, Inc. products are detailed in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES" section.

• Delivery Date: 09/01/2026.

• Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Price discounts are requested.

• This is an "all or nothing" request.

• The contract will be Firm Fixed Priced.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5a) on or before 06/01/2026 at 10:00 ET.

• The solicitation includes provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• This RFQ is not a Small Business Set-Aside.

• This is a "Request for Quotation (RFQ)" and is not an order.

• If unable to quote, indicate so on the form and return it.

• The government is not committed to paying any costs incurred in the preparation of this quotation.

• Representations and certifications attached to this RFQ must be completed by the quoter.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Sole Source Documentation form (FAR Part 13) for purchase orders between $10,000 and $250,000. It justifies why a limited source acquisition or brand-name item is necessary.

• Type of action: Indicates if it's a sole source acquisition or brand-name purchase.
• DAC Number: D-26-SS-0038
• Delivery Date: September 01, 2026
• Brief description of supplies/services: Replacement of old and inoperable glassware washers for Southeast Laboratory (SFL4) and South Central Laboratory (SFL6).
• Summary of facts/circumstances: Justifies the sole source determination, stating that only one source (Miele PLW 8683 CD Laboratory Glassware Washer) can meet the specifications due to specific features and past successful utilization.
• Market research: Details research conducted on various glassware washers, highlighting why other models (SP Industries Hotpack Washer, STERIS Reliance) did not meet requirements.
• Contracting Officer Determination: Confirms that only one source is reasonably available and that the specified brand-name item is necessary.
• Signatures: Sections for customer, contract specialist, and contracting officer signatures.

This document explains the justification for a sole-source procurement of glassware washers. Bidders can understand the specific requirements and the reasons why alternative products were not selected, which may inform future bidding strategies or provide context for this specific opportunity.