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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cryogenic Freezers

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W81K00-26-Q-A157Federal

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NAICS: 339112
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252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

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The Department of Defense, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W) at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, is conducting market research to identify responsible sources capable of supplying Cryogenic Freezers that meet specific clinical and operational requirements. This effort is intended to determine whether the procurement can be competed as a small business set-aside or open to all businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The Cryogenic Freezers are to support pathology operations at Brooke Army Medical Center and must comply with detailed performance criteria, including temperature control between -150 to -196 degrees Celsius, audible and physical alarms consistent with existing systems, and accommodation for stem cell storage racks. It is a one-time purchase and not an active solicitation, serving purely for acquisition planning purposes. Interested parties are requested to submit responses by May 15, 2026, and should note that the government will not reimburse any costs associated with response preparation. The freezer must include manufacturer-supported annual maintenance but no specific certifications are required. The contract specialist and contracting officer have been designated as points of contact. This market research will assist the government in determining the best acquisition strategy for this sole procurement of cryogenic freezers.

General Info

Department of Defense seeks suppliers for cryogenic freezers supporting pathology; small business options considered.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W40M MRC0 West

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

San Antonio, TX, 78264, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W40M MRC0 West
Contacts2 people available
OfficeJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA
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Department Of Defense → W40M MRC0 West
Office AddressJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA
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The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist by determining if this effort can be successfully competed and/or set-aside for Small Businesses. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all large and small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.


The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W), JBSA, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is seeking potential sources who can provide Cryogenic Freezers in support of the Department Pathology at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), JBSA – Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The HexaLux Cryogenic Freezers must adhere to the FULL list of salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 1. This is a one-time purchase.


This is not a solicitation. This information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Contractors responding to this source sought notice are advised that their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or participation in this research. Interested parties should e-mail responses to the Contract Specialist, Ivette Jefferson, at Ivette.y.jefferson.civ@health.mil and the Contracting Officer, James Davis, at james.m.davis1.civ@health.mil no later than 15 May 2026 by 10:00 AM CST.  


Salient Characteristics - Liquid Nitrogen Freezers


Minimum Clinical Performance Requirements

- Must be able to hold a temperature probe in the interspace of the vat so the probe is not touching samples or directly into liquid nitrogen. It is used to be monitored by REES and Amega currently. Along with additional manual temperature checks as need with Liquid Nitrogen(LN) Thermometer probes.

- The alarms need to physically and audibly with the same ranges as the REES and amega systems, The vat itself needs to be able to be manually set for the ranges. Level of LN varies between models >4 inches, >6 inches, >7inches. Temperature -150- -196 degrees C

-The stem cell bags fit in a rack that has these measurements. 25”x 7”X 0.5”. It holds 3 bags per rack. 2900 cellular therapy bags/ 967 racks


Source Considerations:  No requirements


Biomedical Tech Considerations: Annual maintenance supported by manufacturer 


Certifications:  None