Benchtop Clean Steam, Humified Air, and Heated Air Generator

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Cellkraft AB of Stockholm, Sweden, for the procurement of a benchtop steam generator, humidifier, and dry air heater. This acquisition, identified under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0126, is classified under NAICS 335210 for Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing and PSC 6685 for Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. The equipment will be utilized to support operations at a facility located in Peoria, Illinois.

The agency is proceeding with a sole-source award under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 12.102(a), citing that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider information from interested parties who identify their interest and capability regarding this equipment. Technical requirements for the generators and heaters are further detailed in a single specifications attachment posted on February 19, 2026.

Responses to this notice must be submitted to Joshua J. Dobereiner by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 6, 2026. The government will exercise its own discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on the information received by the deadline. All communication regarding this requirement must be conducted via email, as no telephone requests will be honored.