RECOVERY - Acquisition for -80 Upright Freezers ULT2586-10HD-D

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking contractors under the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule 66 for Scientific Equipment and Services to provide forty-two ultra-low temperature upright freezers. These freezers must maintain temperatures between -50°C to -86°C and have a total capacity of 24.4 cubic feet (691 liters). The exterior dimensions are specified as approximately 77.6 inches high, 36.8 inches front-to-back, and 41.9 inches wide, with a voltage requirement of 208/230V 60Hz single phase. Each unit will include a factory-installed 7-day circular chart recorder and a temperature transmitter capable of monitoring within -100°C to 0°C. The procurement will include a standard warranty covering parts and labor for 24 months and a total competitive parts warranty of 5 years. This acquisition will be conducted as a firm fixed price contract and will be competed through pre-existing Multiple Award Federal Supply Schedule contracts via a competitive solicitation (Request for Quotation) through GSA eBuy. Funding for the purchase comes entirely from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, with Marilyn Apolito serving as the primary point of contact for purchasing inquiries and Linda C Taylor as the Contracting Officer. The solicitation number is RFQ9080, and proposals are expected to comply with specified technical and warranty requirements as outlined in the announcement.