1333ND26QNB640394.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (Standard Form 1449) for the procurement of upright freezers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program, with NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation number is 1333ND26QNB640394, issued by NIST's National Institute of Standards and Technology located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The method of solicitation is RFQ (Request for Quote), with an offer due date of August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Two line items are included: CLIN 0001 requires six (6) upright freezer units with delivery within 30 days of award, and CLIN 0002 is an optional purchase of up to three (3) additional identical units exercisable within 12 months after initial contract award, also with 30-day delivery upon exercise. The freezers must meet 19 detailed technical specifications, including minimum internal storage capacity of 33 cubic feet, temperature capability of -86°C or lower, CFC-free refrigerants, digital temperature control with battery backup, stainless steel interior, RS232 output, and delivery fully assembled to Building 301 at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest price, technically acceptable quotation. Quoters must provide active SAM.Gov registration, firm-fixed pricing, documentation of technical acceptability, and acceptance of the Government's terms and conditions. A minimum two-year warranty covering all parts including compressors is required, commencing after final Government acceptance. Electronic invoicing and the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) are required for payment processing.