Cold Storage Facility Rental

The contract requires the provision of commercial-grade freezer storage with a minimum capacity of 575 cubic feet, maintained at temperatures significantly below freezing, for the annual period spanning from September 15 through March 31. The primary purpose is the long-term preservation of biological samples, necessitating consistent and reliable cold chain conditions to ensure sample integrity. The facility must be fully operational and monitored throughout the entire storage window, with no interruptions that could compromise the stored materials. The location for performance is specified as Laurel, Maryland, with a zip code of 20708, and the work is categorized under NAICS code 493190, indicating it involves other support activities for warehousing and storage. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, and the solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026. While the specific award structure and set-aside status are not detailed, the contract is positioned as a subcontract under a larger federal procurement framework. Interested parties must be prepared to meet stringent environmental controls, logistical reliability, and regulatory compliance standards appropriate for handling sensitive biological materials, and should be capable of demonstrating technical capability, equipment maintenance protocols, and contingency measures to ensure uninterrupted service during the seven-month operational period.