Liquid Nitrogen Biosample Freezer System

The National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks a Liquid Nitrogen Biosample Freezer System via commercial item procurement under FAR Subpart 12.6, with proposals due September 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.

The procurement is unrestricted, not set-aside for small businesses. Place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland 20892. The requirement specifies one MVE HEco 1536P-190AF-BB-TS freezer system capable of storing biosamples in the gas phase of liquid nitrogen at temperatures below negative 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The system must feature a touch screen controller, full auto fill capability, gas bypass system, and battery backup. Key specifications include maximum storage capacity of 36,400 vials (1.2 and 2 milliliter), 730-liter LN2 capacity, static hold time of 17 vapor days or 100 liquid full days, overall height of 54.7 inches, and weight of 2,000 pounds when liquid full. Warranty must cover five-year vacuum coverage, two-year parts and defect/workmanship coverage, and two-year controller and display coverage. Delivery includes liftgate delivery, over-threshold delivery, inside delivery, uncrating, set-in place, and debris removal, which may incur additional charges unless included in the order.

The acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Evaluation weighs technical factors over cost. Offerors must submit responses to danielt@mail.nih.gov, including unit and total price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe, delivery terms, F.O.B. point, product catalog numbers, and product description, along with UEI, TIN, business size certification, and active SAM registration.