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 utilized in Peoria, Illinois. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 335210 for Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing and PSC 6685 for Pressure, Temperature, and Humidified Measuring and Controlling Instruments.

The USDA/ARS is proceeding with a sole-source justification under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 12.102(a), asserting that only one responsible source can fulfill the objective of providing a specialized generator capable of producing clean steam, humidified air, and heated air according to specific requirements. One attachment, titled Specifications.pdf, was issued with the notice on February 19, 2026, to outline the technical needs for the benchtop equipment.

While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider statements of interest and capability submitted by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Responses must be directed to Joshua J. Dobereiner via email under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0126. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on any information received during this pre-solicitation period.