Binder Environmental Chamber

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and this will be the only written request. The solicitation number W913E520Q0008 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing , and has a size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has a requirement to procure one (1) Binder Environmental Chamber and its components. The environmental chamber is vital in conducting on-going CRREL materials research experiments using controlled temperatures and humidity levels chambers. The required BRAND NAME Binder Environmental Chamber and components are as follows: (1) Binder Dynamic Climate Chamber; Model # MKF115-400V-C Capable of cooling to -40°C and heating to 180°C Variation no larger than ± 1.3 K Capable of controlling humidity from 10-98% (±2.5%) The instrument must have a heated viewing window, interior lighting, and touchscreen controller, and an access port Dimensions must be no larger than 40 x 40 x 70 in (1) Binder Pure Aqua Service including single-use replacement cartridge - Pure Aqua 300, measuring equipment, and all necessary connections; Model # 8012-109. All chamber and parts shall be manufactured by Binder Inc The contract will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), responsible quote. To be technically acceptable, the products quoted shall be the exact BRAND NAME to the Binder Environmental Chamber specified herein; see Brand Name Justification attached. Please reference the attached RFQ for all applicable provisions and clauses. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: the ability to provide the required BRAND NAME requirements, technical specifications, and price. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Hanover, NH 03755. The delivery date shall be NLT eight (8) weeks ADC. Payment Terms: Net 30 Please provide responses to this notice no later than 28 February 2020, at 12:00 PM, Central Standard Time (CST), to: [email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. * Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR), Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov .