Isothermal LN2 Freezer

The Food and Drug Administration seeks quotes for one isothermal liquid nitrogen freezer with an automatic tank switcher system, with quotes due August 31, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Central Time. This is an unrestricted full and open competition with no small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Jefferson, Arkansas, where the equipment will be delivered to the FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) within 60 calendar days of award. The equipment must be newly manufactured and meet specific technical specifications: uniform temperature variation of less than 10 degrees Celsius, dry-vapor chamber isolation from liquid nitrogen, minimum storage capacity of six vertical racks each holding thirteen 2-inch cryogenic boxes, physical isolation from the liquid nitrogen reservoir to prevent cross-contamination, and 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities. The freezer will preserve critical biological research materials including primary human and monkey hepatocytes, HepaRG cells, and TK6 cells supporting FDA research initiatives and regulatory decision-making.

The contractor must provide a complete turn-key solution including all hardware, components, software, and services required to meet specifications. A one-year warranty from the acceptance date is required and must be included in the quoted price. Payment terms are Net 30 days after government acceptance with no advance payments; invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The NAICS code is 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard. The PSC code is 4110 (Refrigeration Equipment). The contracting officer is Nick Sartain (nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov, 301-796-1988).