Biocontainment Air Handling Unit (AHU) Manufacturing and Integration

The contract entails the design and supply of UL-listed, free-standing air handling units specifically engineered for integration with isolated ventilated cage (IVC) racks in ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 biocontainment laboratories. Each unit must be equipped with electronically commutated motor (ECM) technology for energy-efficient operation, touchscreen-based control interfaces for intuitive user interaction, and integrated environmental monitoring systems to ensure real-time tracking of critical parameters such as airflow, pressure differentials, temperature, and humidity. The units must meet stringent biocontainment standards to support the safe handling of high-risk pathogens while maintaining strict environmental controls required by federal biosafety guidelines. All units are to be manufactured and delivered for performance at the facility located in Frederick, Maryland, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 333415 and is procured by the Army Medical Resources Acquisition Activity under the Department of Defense. Compliance with UL certification is mandatory, and the design must facilitate seamless integration with existing IVC rack systems without compromising containment integrity or operational reliability. The project demands technical precision in both hardware and software components to support continuous, fail-safe operation in high-security biosafety environments.