NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: UPGRADE OF THE CAPSULE PACK COMPRESSOR UNITS IN THE -20 C UNITS OF A NORLAKE WALK -IN FREEZER
ID: 1333ND24QNB640600Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (H241)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a9d5c029aa0c4ed79ee79096f3dab2e0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Normco Cascade Inc. for the upgrade of the capsule pack compressor units in its -20°C Norlake walk-in freezers. This procurement aims to resolve reliability issues stemming from faulty coils within the compressors, which have led to frequent failures, thereby ensuring the consistent operation of critical cold storage facilities that maintain the integrity of standard reference materials. The selected contractor, Normco Cascade Inc., has a proven track record with NIST and has previously implemented a successful custom installation solution that has demonstrated reliability since January 2024. Interested parties capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses by 10:00 AM EST on September 13, 2024, via email to Rudolph Spencer at rudolph.spencer@nist.gov. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order under NAICS Code 811310, with a size standard of $12.5 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rudolph Spencer
    rudolph.spencer@nist.gov
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