Climate Controlled Containers
ID: EMU_CCC-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTINVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLASIrving, TX, 75063, USA

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (W041)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/299a11d203c0493e89ecc91664cb236d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seeking a contractor to provide thirteen climate-controlled containers (CCC) for the secure storage of Medical Countermeasures (MCM). The containers must maintain a temperature range of 68°-77°F, include secure locking systems, and feature remote monitoring capabilities to ensure the safety and integrity of the MCM stored within. This procurement is vital for enhancing emergency preparedness during national crises, aligning with DHS mandates to improve readiness for incidents involving biological, chemical, or radiological threats. Interested contractors should contact David M. Walther at david.m.walther@ice.dhs.gov or Colleen Flanagan at Colleen.J.Flanagan@hsi.dhs.gov for further details regarding the contract, which has a base duration of one year with four potential extension years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David M. Walther
    david.m.walther@ice.dhs.gov
    Colleen Flanagan
    Colleen.J.Flanagan@hsi.dhs.gov
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    Draft SOW_EMU Climate Controlled Containers 6-13- 25.docx
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking a contractor to provide thirteen climate-controlled containers (CCC) for storing Medical Countermeasures (MCM). This procurement supports the ICE Homeland Security Investigations’ Emergency Management Unit (EMU) mandate to ensure emergency preparedness during national crises. The containers must maintain temperatures between 68°-77°F and include secure features like locking systems and remote monitoring capabilities. Contractor responsibilities encompass the removal of thirteen outdated containers, delivery and installation of new CCCs at twelve specified locations, and continuous monitoring and maintenance of the units. The contractor is required to maintain operational readiness, perform timely repairs, and deliver training to ICE personnel on effective CCC usage. They must also provide a web-based monitoring system for real-time access to storage conditions, with compliance to various security regulations. The contract's duration is for one base year with four potential extension years, emphasizing the need for reliable temperature control to ensure the safe storage of MCM, crucial for incident responses involving biological, chemical, or radiological threats. This initiative aligns with DHS mandates to enhance the readiness of emergency responses and protect personnel’s health during emergencies.
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    Climate Controlled Containers
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