Ultra-low Freezer and Temperature Monitoring System

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number W913E5-16-T-0022 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333415 - Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. This combined synopsis/solicitation is 100% small business set-aside.

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has a requirement for one (1) Innova U725 ultra-low freezer and one (1) NBS TCA-3 Temperature Monitoring System, brand name or equivalent. Required specifications include:

1. Innova U725 Ultra-Low Freezer, brand name or equivalent, with the following specifications:
• External Dimensions: 76.8 x 40.4 x 34.1 inches
• 25.6 cubic feet of internal capacity
• Must cool to at least -80C
• Gasketed Inner doors
• LED control panel with alarm status and integrated diagnostics
• Adjustable shelving
• Full stainless steel interior
• Low temperature outer door seals that remain flexible at -86C
• Password protection of alarm and temperature setting
• 208/220 V, 60 Hz

2. NBS TCA-3 Temperature Monitoring System, brand name or equivalent, with the following specifications:

• Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches
• Weight: 8 oz
• Sampling Rate: 30 seconds to 24 hours
• Emergency Data Storage: 256 data points
• Operating Environment: -40° C to 70° C
• In-Chamber Temperature range: -100° C to +100° C
• Ambient Temperature Range: -40° C to +70° C

Please reference the attached RFQ for applicable provisions and clauses. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: ability to meet the required technical specifications and price.

Please provide responses to this notice, no later than Wednesday 27 July 2016, 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST) to:

William.A.McFarland@usace.army.mil

Telephone responses will not be accepted.

*Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR), Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.

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