The USDA Forest Service, Southeast Area, awarded a purchase order to Scientific Resources Southwest, Inc., a veteran-owned small business, for $33,161.24 under a Total Small Business Set-Aside on September 14, 2026. The order is for one controlled rate freezer meeting specialized cryopreservation requirements, including precise cooling and heating rates (0.01°C/min to 50°C/min and 0.01°C/min to 10°C/min respectively), capacity for up to 60 straws, sub-180°C operation, and a 20-kilogram weight limit. The freezer will be delivered to Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center in Almyra, Arkansas, with onsite installation, training, and a minimum one-year full manufacturer's warranty included. The award stems from a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items posted September 1, 2026, with ultimate completion scheduled for October 30, 2026.