(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This solicitation is issued as an RFQ.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07.
(iv) This procurement is set aside for Total Set Aside. The NAICS code is 334516/Analytical Laboratory, and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000.
(v) Description of Requirement
Brand name or equal to Tmax 450C
•Must be capable of reaching and holding at least 350 °C for extended time periods. 450 °C orhigher is preferred.
•Chamber must be 60” (Wide or Deep) x 36” (Wide or Deep) x 18” High. As long as the height is18”, the depth and width are interchangeable
•Shelf must accommodate a metal mold made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy that is 8” highwith a flat rectangular bottom. The shelf must hold at least 100 pounds
•Must be capable of 5 °C per minute temperature ramp and provide for a uniform temperaturedistribution
•When biomass is heated it will generate about 1.5 to 3 L of water per hour during a run time of 1-2 hours. No obvious organic compounds are released below 250 °C; however, some organiccompounds (acids, alcohols, aromatics, and phenolics, etc.) may be released when biomass isheated over 300 °C. There should be safeguards such as a cold trap to protect the vacuum pumpfrom these volatiles.
•Must include vacuum pump
•Oven and accessories must run off 120V or 208V 3 phase