Brand Name Only; Mobile Cryogenic Transfer Operations Platform/MVE Cryo Carts (MVE Part #14448703)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking quotations for four MVE Cryo Carts with temperature recorder and plumbing (MVE part number 14448703) through solicitation 75D301-26-Q-78829. This is a brand name-only procurement for commercial products under FAR Part 12, with the CDC intending to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the technically acceptable offeror offering the lowest evaluated price. Key contract requirements mandate delivery to the CDC Distribution Center in Atlanta, Georgia by May 29, 2026, and quotations must be submitted via email to Denedra Hardy at qfa58@cdc.gov by 2:00 PM EST on April 22, 2026. The evaluation will assess technical acceptability of the specified equipment and evaluate pricing for reasonableness using FAR price analysis techniques. Offerors must complete all required certifications and representations and may submit pricing either by completing dollar amounts on the provided form or submitting a separate Excel spreadsheet with line item details.

This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business concerns under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The MVE Cryo Carts are required to support the CDC Biorepository's maintenance of cold-chain integrity and sample preservation during transport while ensuring compliance with College of American Pathologists' Biorepository Accreditation Program standards. Select Gases was previously identified as a potential authorized distributor of the MVE equipment, selected for its small business status and local presence offering reduced delivery costs. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation; however, the underlying justification document indicates the estimated procurement amount is under $250,000. Work will be performed at the place of performance in Atlanta, Georgia, with delivery required within approximately six weeks from the solicitation posting date.