1 walk-in refrigerator for seeds and installation

The Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Office seeks market research through a sources sought notice for a 10 x 10 walk-in seed cooler with installation, with responses due by email to Contract Specialist Deronda Chevannes by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on November 9, 2026. The attached RFI states that no solicitation is currently being issued and the government has made no commitment to issue one or award a contract. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, and responses will determine whether the acquisition proceeds as full and open competition, total small business set-aside, or further socio-economic set-aside.

Place of performance is Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for installation, with delivery to BLM-NMSO-DIV. of Resources at 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87508. The non-personnel services, firm fixed price requirement covers a cooler with 90 to 100 square feet of interior space and maximum exterior dimensions of 10.5 ft x 10.5 ft x 10 ft, an 11.5 x 11.5 concrete slab installed per local permitting and codes by a licensed contractor, and electrical hookup by a licensed electrician. Specified features include temperature control to a minimum of 35°F, a dehumidifier with 15% humidity control, a 1,200 PSF minimum floor rating, and seamless fiberglass interior and exterior surfaces. The period of performance is 90 to 120 days. The draft PWS sets a 98% performance threshold, with 100 percent Contracting Officer's Representative inspection of concrete work, cooler delivery, and electrical work. Work occurs 8:00 to 4:30 Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and government facility closures, and all work is coordinated with SFCC facilities. A contract manager designated as key personnel must be available during business hours.

The notice carries NAICS 333415 with a size standard of 1,250, and respondents may select 333415 or 423740. The PSC is 4110. Responses must include company information, Unique Entity Identifier, confirmation of active SAM registration, small business designation if applicable, GSA Schedule number if applicable, and comments on the draft PWS. The companion sources sought notice states the government will not respond to questions. Responses are not returned, and respondents receive no reimbursement. All offerors must be registered in SAM before award.