01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Incubator Shaker
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Incubator Shaker
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The scope described is an incubator shaker that can heat and mix Erlenmeyer flasks, including capacity and operating conditions: ~100 mL working volumes per flask, accommodate 36 flasks simultaneously, secure flasks to a tray, heat to 30–37 °C, and tray operation at 200 rpm for multi-day heating/mixing.
The notice evidence provided does not state any acquisition structure (e.g., ordering mechanism, set-aside, or contract/ordering vehicle).
The evidence provided does not describe how work will be assigned or any ordering period/guarantee mechanism.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | No eligibility requirements are described in the provided evidence. | Not Disclosed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | The evidence provided includes no proposal submission instructions and no evaluation/award criteria. | Not Disclosed |
| Staffing and security | No staffing or security/clearance requirements are stated in the provided evidence. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
There is a need for an incubator shaker capable of heating and mixing Erlenmeyer flasks. Flasks working volumes will be ~100 mL each. The incubator must be able to accommodate a capacity of 36 flasks simultaneously. Flasks must be able to be secured to a tray in an incubator, the incubator must be able to be heated to 30-37 deg C, and the tray in the incubator must be able to operate at 200 rpm. These flasks must be able to be heated and mixed for days at a time.
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $66.6K across 2 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2022 | $12.4K | 1 | 1 |
| FY 2024 | $54.3K | 1 | 1 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 2 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W911QX24P0035 | INFORS USA INC | Feb 27, 2024 | W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | 334516 / 6640 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $54.3K | 1 |
| W912HZ22PV135 | MG SCIENTIFIC INC | Sep 26, 2022 | W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR | 334516 / 6640 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $12.4K | 1 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFORS USA INC UEI HF7MNLWTNBE1 · CAGE 72Y23 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $54.3K | Feb 27, 2024 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| MG SCIENTIFIC INC UEI JNUJLPGBJ7H5 · CAGE 0B4J7 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $12.4K | Sep 26, 2022 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not competed under simplified acquisition procedures | G | 1 | $54.3K | 81.4% |
| Competed under simplified acquisition procedures | F | 1 | $12.4K | 18.6% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W911S227U0167 Current Brief record Incubator Shaker | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 12:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
No same-office comparable identified
Eligibility
Not disclosed in the indexed notice
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Incubator Shaker.
- You can show credible past performance for W6QM MICC-FT DRUM or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with W6QM MICC-FT DRUM.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.