Outdoor Walk-in Cooler for Seed Storage

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management National Office is procuring one 8' x 20' outdoor walk-in cooler specifically designed for native seed storage. The solicitation requires a cooler with comprehensive standard equipment including anti-microbial interior finish, condensate liner, defrost timer/temperature alarm, door closer/sweep seal, exterior hasp lock, interior lighting, lockable door latch, and low ambient pressure controls. The equipment must meet stringent warranty requirements including a minimum 25-year insulation warranty, 12-year structural warranty, and 5-year compressor warranty. The evaluation process will consider both technical compliance and price, with technical factors being significantly more important than price in the award decision. Quotations must be submitted electronically by August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time to the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. The walk-in cooler must be delivered to Pearl City, Hawaii at the address 2674 Waimano Home Road, HI 96782 by September 30, 2026. An amendment to the original solicitation clarified that the cooler will store native seeds that initially arrive at room temperature and must maintain consistent temperature and humidity conditions for preservation purposes. The solicitation falls under PSC code 4110 for refrigeration equipment and represents a specialized procurement for environmental conservation efforts. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges were identified in the available documentation.