Airtight Cryogenic Rack Enclosures

This solicitation seeks proposals for the manufacture of 175 airtight cryogenic rack enclosures. The Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Plains Area within the Department of Agriculture requires the enclosures to maintain low temperatures for scientific experiments. Offerors must meet technical specifications for materials, dimensions, temperature and pressure tolerances, as well as warranty and testing requirements. Proposals will be evaluated based on meeting specifications, production timelines, past performance and price. Proposals are due by March 18, 2021.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business and includes standard FAR clauses for commercial items. The NAICS code is 332216 and PSC code is 3955, covering 175 units to be delivered within four months of award. The location of performance will be the Agricultural Research Service field locations within the Plains Area. Proposed prices should be submitted for each of the 175 units. The solicitation has been amended eight times to extend the response deadline and modify specifications.