RECOVERY-Acquisition of Refrigerator and Freezer

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking to procure a 38 cubic feet Chrom Refrigerator with sliding door and a 20.6 cubic feet ISOTEMP GP Freezer through a firm-fixed-price contract. This procurement will be conducted under existing GSA Federal Supply Schedule 66 contracts for Scientific Equipment and Services, ensuring competition among pre-approved contractors. The solicitation, identified as RFQ9111 and posted on August 31, 2009, will be conducted via the GSA eBuy platform and is funded entirely by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, requiring adherence to its reporting requirements. The place of performance for this procurement is Baltimore, Maryland. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 333415, related to refrigeration equipment manufacturing. Key contacts for this opportunity include Lorena F. Waller, the Purchasing Agent, and Steve E. Gunn, the Contracting Officer, who can be reached via provided email addresses and phone numbers for any inquiries related to the solicitation. This effort aims to fulfill the specific equipment needs of the institute while leveraging federal supply schedules to ensure efficiency and compliance with federal acquisition regulations.