The Army Research Laboratory's Biological & Biotechnology Sciences Division has awarded a $85,012 firm fixed-price purchase order to Millrock Technology Inc., a small business manufacturer of freeze dryers and lyophilization equipment. Under this total small business set-aside contract, Millrock Technology will deliver one commercial freeze dryer system equipped with a 12-liter condenser capacity, temperature range from -45°C to +65°C, at least three shelves, and advanced software for drying process development. The equipment must be delivered within eight weeks to the Army Research Laboratory facility in Adelphi, Maryland, with mandatory onsite startup assistance and training included. Millrock Technology's selection reflects its extensive experience in providing freeze-drying equipment to federal agencies, including a prior $180,000 award from the Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration.
The contract is funded by the Army Research Development and Engineering Command, a Department of Defense agency focused on supporting military research and development initiatives. As a total small business set-aside, this procurement was restricted to qualified small businesses with an employee size standard of 1,250 employees. The award represents continued investment in the Army Research Laboratory's biotechnology capabilities and aligns with the government's strategic focus on advancing biotech research infrastructure. Performance will occur at the Army Research Center in Adelphi, Maryland, with completion scheduled for December 19, 2025.