CRYO ASSOCIATES INC

Cryo Associates Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of cryogenic storage and handling systems for mission-critical biomedical and defense applications. The company delivers high-integrity liquid nitrogen freezers, vaporizers, and heavy-gauge metal containment vessels engineered for clinical sample preservation, laboratory research, and defense-grade cold chain logistics. Their technical expertise spans precision cryogenic temperature control, gas bypass systems, automated freezer interfaces, and preventive maintenance protocols for ultra-low-temperature equipment, including dry shippers and controlled-rate freezers. A key differentiator is their dual capability in both manufacturing custom cryogenic hardware and providing full-service repair and calibration of complex cryogenic systems, ensuring uninterrupted operation in high-stakes environments such as biobanking and vaccine storage. Cryo Associates maintains a consistent partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, delivering cryogenic infrastructure for clinical sample management, biorepository operations, and emergency response logistics. They also support the Department of Defense with specialized cryogenic components for defense-grade storage and thermal management systems, while serving the Smithsonian Institution with logistics and equipment supply for remote research outposts. Their relationship with HHS is characterized by recurring, mission-critical maintenance contracts and equipment procurement tied to long-term biomedical research programs. The contractor’s primary industry focus lies in analytical laboratory instrumentation manufacturing, industrial refrigeration equipment production, and heavy-gauge metal tank fabrication—all aligned with the stringent demands of life sciences and defense sectors. Their market positioning centers on end-to-end cryogenic solutions, bridging hardware engineering with operational sustainment. Cryo Associates Inc. is a small business based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with no federal certifications on record. Their geographic presence and operational footprint are centered on serving federal scientific and defense agencies through direct procurement and specialized supply chains.