Summary
The USAFA Dean of Faculty, Department of Biology issued a Sources Sought to conduct market research and identify capable vendors for lifecycle replacement of a steam sterilizer (autoclave) and a reverse osmosis water treatment system, including removal of existing systems and installation of new systems. The notice specifies technical requirements for the autoclave (min 275L chamber, gravity/vacuum/liquid cycles, integrated electric steam generator requiring 480V 3-phase, touchscreen controls) and for the RO system (wall-mounted, up to 400 GPD, 115V single-phase, three pre-filters, single membrane, manual bypass and polyphosphate feeder). Responses (capabilities packages) are voluntary and due by 10:00 AM MDT on 2026-06-10; future acquisition actions (e.g., solicitation or amendments) will be posted on SAM.gov.