Walk-In Laboratory Cooler

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a federal requirement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to acquire one walk-in cooler for the FDA Moffett Center in Bedford Park, Illinois. The cooler is needed to store food matrices for proficiency testing and method validation activities, replacing an obsolete, non-operational unit to restore vital laboratory storage capabilities. The contractor must furnish and deliver a walk-in cooler with approximate interior dimensions of 105” L x 80” W x 105” H. Key technical requirements include maintaining an operating temperature of 2°C ± 0.5°C, featuring redundant cooling systems with automatic switchover, and utilizing stainless steel construction for the interior walls, ceiling, floor, shelving, and work surfaces. Additionally, the unit must include a ramp for carts, a non-slip floor, bright LED lighting, four GFCI-protected interior outlets, and integrated safety features such as an emergency door release and alarm. Installation and site preparation are excluded from this contract. However, the contractor must provide standard manufacturer warranty documentation and identify any specific installation or certification requirements needed to maintain the warranty. Delivery is required within the contractor's standard commercial timeline during normal business hours. Acceptance will occur upon a successful government inspection following delivery. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Contracting Officer Iris Johnson.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation No. 75F40126Q00386) is issued by the FDA Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS) as a total small business set-aside. The agency is seeking quotations for one walk-in laboratory cooler to replace an inoperable unit supporting the Chemistry Proficiency Testing and Method Validation Program at the FDA Moffett Center in Bedford Park, Illinois. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a commercial product procurement. The scope of the contract includes the cooler unit, pre-fabrication submittals, standard commercial warranty, shipping (FOB Destination), post-installation technical validation, operator training, and required documentation. Responsibility for site preparation, utility connections, assembly, and general installation lies with the Government, except where manufacturer-required inspections are necessary to maintain warranty coverage. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Key technical requirements include an interior width of at least 80 inches, a temperature performance of 2°C ±0.5°C with redundant refrigeration, and delivery within 120 calendar days after award. Written questions regarding the solicitation are due by September 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. Electronic quotations must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Iris Johnson, by September 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.