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Ultra Low Freezers

ID: 123A9425Q0037 • Type: Solicitation
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Description

The purpose of this request for quotation (RFQ) is to receive quotes resulting in a firm fixed price purchase order for two ultralow freezers. Please review the attached statement of work (SOW) for product specifications.

Background
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is a public health regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that protects consumers by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled.

The Eastern Laboratory (EL), part of FSIS, is responsible for analyzing these products to ensure they are free of adulteration. This procurement action aims to obtain two upright ultralow freezers necessary for storing and preserving chemical residue sample tissues and microbiological isolates for legal and regulatory purposes.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of two ultralow freezers with the following specifications:
- Temperature range: -100 to -20° C adjustable in 1°C increments.
- Temperature uniformity: ± 3° at -80°C.
- Five stainless steel adjustable shelves with a storage volume of 28 cu. ft.
- Helium-charged free-piston cooling engine.
- Exterior dimensions: no larger than 79 x 35 x 36 inches.
- Electrical requirements: operates on 230v at 50/60Hz.
- Touchscreen controller with at least a 24-hour battery back-up for temperature display.

Additionally, the contractor must provide a six-year warranty on parts and labor, including return shipments at no cost, and cover travel costs for service personnel if servicing is required on-site during the warranty period.

Period of Performance
Delivery is required by November 30, 2025.

Place of Performance
The freezers will be delivered to the Eastern Laboratory located at 950 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 31, 2025, 8:37 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30605 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Procurement Management Branch. 99% of obligations for similar contracts within the Food Safety and Inspection Service were awarded full & open.
On 7/31/25 Procurement Management Branch issued Solicitation 123A9425Q0037 for Ultra Low Freezers due 8/7/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334516 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
Eric Schnitzler   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE > USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB
FPDS Organization Code
12G2-3A94
Source Organization Code
100169311
Last Updated
Aug. 8, 2025
Last Updated By
eric.schnitzler@usda.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 8, 2025