Benchtop Clean Steam, Humified Air, and Heated Air Generator

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Cellkraft AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden. This requirement is for the procurement of a benchtop clean steam, humidified air, and heated air generator to be delivered to Peoria, Illinois. The acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 335210, Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing, and PSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments.

The objective of this award is to obtain a specialized benchtop unit capable of serving as a steam generator, humidifier, and dry air heater in accordance with established specifications. The government is proceeding under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 12.102(a), asserting that there is only one responsible source for this equipment. One attachment, a specifications document, was provided with the pre-solicitation notice published on February 19, 2026.

While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, the agency will consider capability statements from interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Responses to solicitation number 1232SA26Q0126 must be submitted to Joshua J. Dobereiner by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 6, 2026. A final determination regarding whether to compete the proposed contract remains within the sole discretion of the government.