High-Capacity Freezer REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
140G0325Q0086
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

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About this opportunity

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) is seeking to procure a high-capacity freezer for its Environmental DNA Laboratory in Boise, Idaho. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a specialized laboratory freezer with specific technical requirements, including a -80C or lower temperature capability, a free-piston Stirling engine, and Energy Star certification. Potential offerors must submit their technical proposals electronically to capplegate@usgs.gov by April 18, 2025, at 0800 hrs central time, with all questions to be submitted to rlujan@usgs.gov by April 14, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical compliance with the detailed salient characteristics outlined in the attached documents, including product specifications, country of manufacture, and adherence to the provided requirements. Proposals must include a comprehensive technical description of the offered freezer, with supporting documentation such as product literature and references.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for small businesses, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 333415 and an associated size standard of 125 employees. The Product Service Code is 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The freezer will be delivered FOB Destination to the USGS facility located at 230 N Collins Rd, Building 4, in Boise, Idaho 83702-4520. While specific award value is not disclosed, the solicitation indicates a requirement for a 400-box capacity freezer. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documentation. The delivery timeline is noted as estimated, suggesting flexibility in the exact delivery schedule. Potential vendors must be prepared to provide a high-performance laboratory freezer that meets the stringent technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

Notice text

High-Capacity Freezer
REQUEST FOR QUOTE

INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 effective 01/17/2025. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses.

DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC), requires a high-capacity freezer as described in the attached salient characteristics.

Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to:

US Geological Survey
230 N Collins RD BLDG 4
Boise ID 83702-4520

RELEVENT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, and associated size standard 125 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

All questions must be sent directly to rlujan@usgs.gov by 4/14/2025 at 0800 hrs central time. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at capplegate@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 04/18/2025 at 0800 hrs central tikme. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and MUST include the country of manufacture.

For further information, please contact Rupert Lujan, Contract Specialist, at rlujan@usgs.gov

Delivery dates are estimates only.

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Sol_140G0325Q0086.pdf PDF

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