Procurement of Benchtop Environmental Temp/Humidity Chamber
The FDA’s Winchester Engineering Analytical Center (WEAC) is seeking a commercial environmental chamber, brand name or equal, to uniformly condition regulatory samples such as tampons, gowns, and patches across varied temperature and humidity settings and to support CDRH research and test method development. The chamber must meet minimum specifications including at least -20°C to 180°C, 10%–95% RH, 4 cu. ft. capacity, standard cord/plug, accessible water supply, solid-state humidity sensor, leak containment/detection, viewing window, internal shelf, mobile cart, a 2-inch cable port, and ISO 17025 factory or start-up calibration with at least a one-year warranty. On-site installation, commissioning, and training are required; all components must be new, and the system must be warranted for parts and labor for at least 12 months from government acceptance, including unlimited telephone/email support and Section 508/WCAG accessibility compliance. Performance will occur at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WEAC, 109 Holton Street, Winchester, MA 01890, with insured shipping required. The period of performance begins on formal government acceptance and continues through the manufacturer’s warranty period.