UltraCold Freezers
ID: 12805B25Q0111Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROPFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS (4130)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2b39db9705b9491c81a7d369f2f4d5e9/view
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    The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotes for the procurement of two UltraCold Freezers to enhance research capabilities at their facility in Edinburg, Texas. The freezers must maintain temperatures between -20°C and -100°C, with specific features such as a real-time temperature display, adjustable alarms, and a capacity of 795 liters, while operating on environmentally friendly refrigerants. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, and interested vendors must submit their quotes by April 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central, to Erin Riffey at erin.riffey@usda.gov, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation.

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    Erin Riffey
    19706312294
    erin.riffey@usda.gov
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    12805B25Q0111 Combined SynSol Supplies.pdf
    The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a solicitation (12805B25Q0111) for the procurement of two UltraCold Freezers for their facility in Edinburg, Texas. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses, requiring them to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for bidding eligibility. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333415, pertaining to refrigeration equipment manufacturing. Offerors must submit a detailed quote via email, including their company information, delivery date, and documentation proving their status as an authorized vendor. The proposal must demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications and include past performance evaluations. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price that is technically acceptable, considering all submission requirements and previous performance. Key clauses included in the solicitation cover various regulations related to government contracting, including payment for small business subcontractors, and environmental standards for equipment. Additionally, vendors must enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for processing invoices. The period of performance for delivery is 30 days post-order receipt. This solicitation reflects the USDA’s objective to enhance its research capabilities through necessary equipment acquisition while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
    Attachment 1 Specifications - Stirling UltraCold Freezers VAULT 100.pdf
    The Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory requires the acquisition of two ultracold freezers to enhance storage capacity for their research materials. Each freezer must maintain temperatures between -20°C and -100°C, with a maximum temperature variation of ± 3°C. Features include a real-time temperature display with a user-friendly touchscreen interface, a 30-day temperature logging capability, adjustable warm and cold alarms, and a door opening alarm for extended openings. The freezers should have a capacity of 795 liters (28 cu. ft.) to accommodate 600 standard 2" boxes and should operate on 120 V power using environmentally friendly refrigerant like R-170 (Ethane). Additionally, the units must be ENERGY STAR rated, utilizing 10 amps of power, with dimensions that ensure the height does not exceed 79 inches and either width or depth is less than 34.5 inches. The solicitation specifies that the freezers should be equivalent to the Stirling Ultracold Freezer model VAULT100.
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