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Scientific Automated -80°C Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer System
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Solicitation RFQ-NHLBI-03869 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for the acquisition of a Scientific Automated -80°C Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer System for the NHLBI Biospecimen Core in Bethesda, Maryland. The project requires the vendor to furnish, install, test, and provide training for a state-of-the-art system capable of storing at least 3.5 million FluidX 1.0 mL 2D-barcoded screw-cap tubes. Key technical specifications include maintaining a storage bank temperature of -80°C ± 3°C, providing an internal -80°C buffer, and ensuring I/O area temperatures remain at or below -20°C. The system must support various SBS format labcoded vials and side-labeled barcodes, while incorporating active humidity and frost control to maintain mechanical reliability. The contractor is responsible for on-site installation and a comprehensive Site Acceptance Test (SAT) covering environmental performance, redundancy, barcode accuracy, and API workflow integration. Physical installation must adhere to a 12-foot ceiling height limit and specific site clearance plans regarding roof beams. The award requires a minimum one-year warranty and a detailed Maintenance Service Agreement for subsequent years, featuring strict response times: 4 hours for human technical support, 24 hours for HVAC on-site response, and 48 hours for non-HVAC on-site response. From a contractual standpoint, all quotes must be submitted by July 6, 2026, and must be all-inclusive of freight and import fees, as the government cannot accommodate post-award cost additions. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various FAR clauses, including those regarding whistleblower rights, equal opportunity, and trade agreements. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer.
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Contract Value
$5,542,679Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD, 20892, USASet-Aside
Awardee
AZENTA US INCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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See attached: Fire suppression system drawings, Ceiling clearances drawings and Answers to Questions Part 1 & Part 2.
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