Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

Code 49312
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NAICS 49312 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage) encompasses specialized logistics services focused on temperature-controlled storage and management of sensitive products, particularly pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and perishable goods. These facilities provide comprehensive storage solutions with precise environmental controls, ranging from ambient to ultra-low temperatures. The services include secure receiving, inventory management, temperature monitoring, and logistics support for various industries requiring controlled storage environments.

Based on the provided opportunities, federal contract awards in this NAICS category appear to be primarily concentrated in government logistics and medical supply chain management. Contracts typically involve long-term agreements, such as the 10-year contract structure mentioned in the GSA solicitation, with base periods ranging from 5-10 years. Funding agencies like the General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention frequently solicit these services. Contract set-asides vary, with some opportunities reserved for small businesses (including 8(a), woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms) while others remain unrestricted.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate diverse requirements within refrigerated warehousing. The GSA sought a comprehensive logistics solution for medical supplies with complex storage specifications, including capacity for 48,000 pallets and temperature ranges from 20°C to -80°C. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons requested off-site freezer storage for 100 pallets maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pursued a sole-source contract for pediatric influenza vaccine storage and rotation. These opportunities underscore the specialized nature of refrigerated warehousing, emphasizing precise temperature control, secure management, and rapid response capabilities across various federal agency needs.

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