Provide and install walk-in cooler, Frankfort, KY

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) is seeking a small business contractor to provide and install an indoor walk-in cooler for its Federal Brucellosis Laboratory in Frankfort, Kentucky. The required cooler must precisely meet specific dimensional specifications, measuring 111" wide by 94" long, with a height between 80-98" based on sprinkler placement constraints. The equipment must maintain a temperature range of 2-10 degrees Celsius and be compatible with tile flooring. Potential vendors should be prepared to verify cooler specifications directly with the Contracting Officer's Representative and potentially provide assembly and installation services. The solicitation documents will be available on the System for Award Management (SAM) on or around June 4, 2025, with interested parties instructed to monitor the site for the full solicitation and any potential amendments.

The contract is designated exclusively for small business firms and falls under NAICS code 333415, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The estimated project value is less than $25,000, positioning it as a relatively modest procurement opportunity. Electrical requirements include flexibility for 20-amp 120V, 30-amp 220V, or alternative wired connections. The delivery timeline requires the cooler to be delivered by September 1, 2025, with specific shipping instructions noting the cooler must be unassembled to fit through a 79"H x 47 3/4"W door opening. The delivery location is specified as 105 Corporate Dr, Suite H, Frankfort, KY. Vendors with questions are directed to contact Jim Roloff, the contracting officer, at james.g.roloff@usda.gov for additional clarification or information about the procurement.