Ultracold Freezers for long-term sample and reagent storage

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health is seeking to acquire two ultralow temperature freezers under a non-competitive, simplified acquisition procedure to support the long-term storage of research materials and biological samples. This presolicitation, issued under solicitation number 75N98026Q00885 and conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13, is intended for award to ENAMINE US INC. and is not expected to exceed the $350,000 simplified acquisition threshold. The required units must demonstrate superior performance over existing models by exhibiting lower power consumption, reduced heat generation, faster temperature recovery after door openings, and decreased maintenance needs, all aimed at enhancing laboratory efficiency, reducing HVAC burdens, and extending equipment lifespan. The freezers will be delivered to and accepted at the NIH facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with no alternate delivery or performance locations specified. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with an active Unique Entity ID and provide a certified statement of business size under the NAICS code 424690, which carries a size standard of $34 million. Submission of a technical proposal, cost-price proposal, UEI, TIN, and business size certification is mandatory, with all responses required to be emailed to the designated point of contact by August 5, 2026. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or adjectival ratings are published, and the award mechanism is not explicitly defined though it aligns with the typical LPTA approach under simplified acquisitions. No packaging, marking, inspection criteria, FOB terms, or detailed technical specifications beyond performance characteristics are provided, and payment, invoicing, and contract administration details including COR or COTR designations are not outlined. The acquisition reflects a direct, single-source procurement leveraging the streamlined processes of FAR Part 13 without competition or complex contractual clauses.