Walk-in Cooler
ID: SSN1146233Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (4110)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/62f7a213a0994c7c9d33539174c7da1c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a walk-in cooler to support the Federal Brucellosis Laboratory's disease testing efforts for livestock. The cooler must meet specific requirements, including maximum dimensions, temperature retention between 2-10°C, and on-site assembly, with the vendor responsible for ensuring compatibility with the laboratory's space and installation conditions. This procurement is crucial for maintaining sample integrity and enhancing disease surveillance accuracy, with a completion deadline set for September 1, 2025. Interested vendors can contact Jim Roloff at james.g.roloff@usda.gov or by phone at 612-590-7603 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jim Roloff
    (612) 590-7603
    james.g.roloff@usda.gov
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    SOW Statement of Work - Indoor Cooler FY25_updated 02262025.doc
    The Federal Brucellosis Laboratory (FBL), under the USDA, seeks to procure an indoor walk-in cooler to support accurate disease testing for cattle, swine, and sheep. This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the specific requirements, including maximum dimensions, temperature retention (2-10°C), installation conditions, and delivery specifications. The cooler must be assembled on-site with necessary parts included for installation, and the vendor is required to confirm compatibility with the FBL's room dimensions prior to finalizing contracts. Key installation details include provision for power connections, compliance with ceiling height ordinances, and a warranty on the refrigeration system. The completed cooler must be in place by September 1, 2025, ensuring compliance with the performance location's specifications in Frankfort, KY. This RFP reflects the FBL’s commitment to maintaining sample integrity, thereby enhancing disease surveillance accuracy through appropriate equipment procurement.
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