The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a purchase order to Cole-Parmer Instrument Co LLC (doing business as Zefon International) on September 28, 2026, for purchase and delivery of a critical freeze dryer and accessories, with a ceiling value of $19,519.20 and firm fixed pricing.
Performance is at Calverton, Maryland. The equipment must include automatic end-of-drying cycle detection, integrated freezing and drying capability, temperature-controlled electrically heated shelves, front-loading design, a minimum 5-shelf stack with stainless steel trays, 8-liter capacity, cooling capacity of at least 49 degrees Fahrenheit, sublimation rates of at least 4 liters per day, and 120/240 VAC at 50/60 Hz power capacity, with a minimum 1-year warranty. Delivery is due within 60 days of award on an F.O.B. Destination basis. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Ultimate completion is December 31, 2026. The originating solicitation was posted September 11, 2026, with quotations due September 18, 2026. NAICS code 541990; PSC code 6640.