High Speed Centrifuge

The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for a reconditioned high speed centrifuge to separate bacterial cells from culture media. The centrifuge must be able to process large volumes of liquid culture (at least 500 liters of culture per hour). The centrifuge must be able to discharge solids which allows it to function continuously. The centrifuge should have at least a 6-month warranty - parts and labor, and at least a one-year warranty on new controls. The commercial item being considered that meets our research requirements is a Westfalia OSC-4 self-cleaning disk-stack centrifuge or equal. Provide user manuals, warranties, and shipping/freight fees. This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The following applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-36 (FAR clauses may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov). Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals including descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214.21) to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to Clarice.Dixson@ars.usda.gov no later than 11:00AM PDST September 11, 2017.