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Solicitation AB133F15RQ0631, issued by the Department of Commerce NOAA Western Acquisition Division, is a combined request for quotation for the procurement of one Technical Systems air-cooled water chiller, specifically Model 30AOCM105H7 or an equivalent alternative. The contract requirements include the provision of an extended compressor warranty, an on-site startup technical visit, and all associated freight costs. This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside, with the primary objective of securing equipment that meets detailed technical specifications for delivery to the Newport facility in Oregon. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2015, with a response deadline of July 10, 2015, and a required delivery date of September 7, 2015. Managed by Contract Specialist Larry E. Magee out of the Seattle, Washington office, the procurement process utilizes NAICS code 333415. Interested vendors were required to submit offers according to a specific bid price schedule to ensure all technical and logistical requirements for the chiller unit and its installation were addressed.