Freeze Dryer

This solicitation, numbered 80JSC026Q0004, is a Request for Quotation issued by NASA Johnson Space Center for a Bulk Freeze Dryer / Lyophilizer with a 60 square foot shelf area, issued under the commercial items acquisition framework of FAR Part 12 as supplemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and in effect through FAC 2026-01. The requirement specifies a system with an internal condenser and PC/PLC-based control system, constructed entirely of 304L and 316L stainless steel for wet components, with precise dimensional limits, a temperature range of -60°C to +60°C, and a leak rate under 30 milliliters per hour. Mandatory accessories include 316L bulk trays and a 304 stainless steel enclosure covering the front and one side. Full validation documentation—Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)—is required. The solicitation explicitly prohibits prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished equipment, and requires all quotations to demonstrate compliance with every minimum technical requirement, with failure to do so resulting in immediate exclusion from consideration. Award will be made on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis. The procurement is unrestricted and classified under NAICS code 333415 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Offerors must submit firm-fixed-price quotations divided into two electronic volumes: one technical and one price. All submissions must be sent via email to the designated points of contact by 12:00 PM CST on May 28, 2026, with the solicitation number included in the subject line. Quoters must maintain an active SAM registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier throughout the process and comply with the Place of Manufacture clause. The restriction on funding activities with China applies, and any intent to subcontract to Chinese entities requires prior approval from the contracting officer. Deliveries are due by June 1, 2027, to NASA Johnson Space Center, Building 17, Houston, TX, under FOB Destination terms. All invoices and vouchers must be submitted electronically through the NASA Shared Services Center vendor payment portal unless otherwise authorized. The contract includes mandatory clauses addressing whistleblower rights, anti-kickback procedures, contingent fee restrictions, combating human trafficking, child labor, incorporation of representations and certifications, and restrictions