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263-P-BC-0005Federal

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a market survey to identify contractors capable of providing comprehensive freezer repository services, including the storage, maintenance, and transportation of Government-owned sera, specimens, and freezers at NIH and other federal facilities. The procurement falls under the NAICS code for Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage, with a size standard of $18.5 million. Contractors must independently supply all necessary personnel, tools, equipment, and materials to support freezer maintenance and specimen storage. Key requirements include providing specific walk-in storage units at various temperatures (-20°C, +4°C), contractor-owned freezers at -70°C or -20°C, and liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage at -135°C to -170°C. Additionally, contractors must offer pickup and delivery services for Government-owned freezers and specimens, inventory computerization staffed by senior laboratory technicians, specimen thawing and aliquoting, and packaging for shipment. The contract is intended for government-wide use, enabling all authorized users to place orders under its terms, with a base period of 12 months and four successive 12-month option periods. This notice is not a request for proposal but a sources sought announcement inviting capable contractors to submit detailed capability statements addressing the specified technical and service requirements. Responses must clearly demonstrate the contractor’s ability to meet the outlined standards, including business size classification. Submissions are due within 45 business days of the announcement date and must be sent either by mail or hand delivery to NIH’s Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, with faxed responses not accepted.

General Info

NIH seeks contractors for freezer storage, maintenance, transport, and specimen handling services.

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NAICS

493120 - Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland and all other Government facilities. 20892

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedMar 11

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Full Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a Market Survey to determine the availability and technical capability of Contractors to provide the services for ongoing freezer repository services The intended procurement will be classified under NAICS 493120, Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage, with a size standard of $18.5M. Independently, and not as a agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all necessary trained experienced personnel, labor, special tools, facilities, diagnostic equipment, parts, materials and supplies to provide the required technical support and expertise for maintaining freezers and storing and transportation of Government-owned sera/specimens/freezers at the NIH and other federal agencies. This includes the Bethesda facility and all other Government facilities. This contract is developed for Government-wide use. All users who have requirements as specified herein are authorized to place orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. The requirement has the following salient characteristics, features and specifications: (1) Contractor shall provide Storage and Maintenance of Government-owned sera/specimens/freezers. (2) Contractor shall provide four(4) each -20deg.C and two(2) each +4deg.C walk in storage space. (3) Contractor shall provide Pickup and delivery service for Government-owned freezers/sera/specimens from the NIH. (4) Contractor shall provide Pickup and delivery service for Government-owned freezers/sera/specimens from other Federal facilities. (5) Contractor shall provide Two senior level laboratory technicians to complete computerization of the inventories. (6) Contractor shall provide Contractor-owned freezers (-70deg. or -20deg.C). (7) Contractor shall provide Storage units (4 cubic feet - one shelf) in a contractor-owned -70deg.C freezer. (8) Contractor shall provide Storage and maintenance of Government-owned refrigerators (+4deg.C). (9) Contractor shall provide Storage and maintenance of Government-owned freezers (-20deg. to -40deg.C). (10) Contractor shall provide Storage and maintenance of Government-owned LN2 freezers (-135deg. to 170deg.C). (11) Contractor shall furnish +4deg. and-20deg.C storage (shelved) 67.5 cubic feet. (12) Contractor shall furnish LN2 vapor phase storage (-135deg. to 170deg.C). (13) Contractor shall thaw and aliquot a specimen. (14) Contractor shall retrieve and package specimens for shipment. The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months from date of award with four (4) successive twelve (12) month option periods. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Concerns that respond to this synopsis shall furnish concise responses directed specifically to the requirements mentioned above and are invited to submit capability statements in an original plus two (2) copies no later than forty-five (45) business days from the date of this announcement. Sources demonstrating the capability to accomplish the above shall supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to perform. Please provide your business size standard. Submission of Capability Statements: (a) When mailing your capabilities through the U.S. Postal Service use the following address: National Institutes of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, OA, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 529Q, MSC 7663, ATTN: Sheri Custer, Bethesda, MD 20892. (b) When hand delivering, or using a courier service such as: UPS, Federal Express, etc., use the following City, State, and Zip Code: Rockville, MD 20852. Responses by Facsimile (FAX) will not be accepted.