Biennial Calibration of Walk-In Refrigerators and Freezers

The contract calls for a biennial five-point temperature calibration of seven walk-in cold storage units used for sample storage, ensuring precision and compliance with stringent environmental standards. This service includes comprehensive spatial temperature mapping to verify uniformity across all zones within each unit, continuous data logging to monitor and record thermal performance over time, and formal certification of the control systems to confirm they operate within required parameters. The work must be conducted by a qualified vendor capable of delivering accurate, auditable results that support regulatory and operational integrity for sample preservation. All services are to be performed for the California Department of Food & Agriculture, with performance centered in Sacramento. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by August 19, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 541380, this subcontract opportunity is open to qualified service providers with expertise in calibrated environmental monitoring systems. The scope emphasizes technical rigor, documentation integrity, and adherence to industry best practices for cold chain validation, making experience in laboratory or agricultural storage environments essential for successful performance.