Benchtop Clean Steam, Humified Air, and Heated Air Generator

The United States 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 steam generator, humidifier, and dry air heater to be delivered to Peoria, Illinois. The acquisition is categorized under NAICS 335210 Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing and PSC 6685 Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments.

The procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 12.102(a), as the government has identified only one responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement. Detailed technical requirements for the benchtop equipment are contained in a single attachment titled Specifications.pdf, published on February 19, 2026.

While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit their interest and capability information for consideration by the government. All responses must be received by Joshua J. Dobereiner via email by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 6, 2026, under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0126. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on the information received.