High-Capacity Freezer REQUEST FOR QUOTE
ID: 140G0325Q0086Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aadd29cd9d804a599e6cf8a6419d220d/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotes for a high-capacity freezer to support the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Boise, Idaho. The procurement aims to acquire a compressor-free laboratory freezer capable of maintaining a temperature of -80°C, specifically designed for storing sensitive environmental DNA samples, with key specifications including a cooling engine-free-piston Stirling engine, adjustable temperature control, and a minimum capacity of 400 standard boxes. This acquisition underscores the government's commitment to facilitating environmental research while adhering to federal regulations and compliance requirements. Interested vendors must submit their electronic quotations by April 18, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Rupert Lujan at rlujan@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lujan, Ruperto
    (000) 000-0000
    rlujan@usgs.gov
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    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for a compressor-free laboratory freezer required by the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Boise, Idaho. The primary purpose is to solicit quotes from potential vendors for a high-capacity freezer capable of maintaining a temperature of -80°C to store sensitive environmental DNA samples. Key specifications include features like a cooling engine-free-piston Stirling engine, adjustable temperature control, a minimum capacity of 400 standard boxes, a solid construction, a power management system, and an alarm monitoring system. Interested parties must submit their quotations electronically by April 18, 2025, and all questions about the RFQ should be directed to the designated contact person, Rupert Lujan. The procurement underscores the government’s commitment to providing necessary equipment for environmental research and ensuring compliance with stipulations including preference for U.S.-made products and maintaining safety standards. The RFQ incorporates federal regulations, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements, reflecting the standard procedure for government procurement processes.
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