Upright freezer

The U.S. Geological Survey California Water Science Center is procuring one upright freezer through a Request for Quotation seeking either a PHBCI Frostless MDF-DU500ZHA-PA model or equivalent with specific technical requirements. The freezer must have exterior dimensions of 31.1" W x 34.7" D x 78.5" H, operate within a temperature range of -40°C to -90°C, and include features such as frost-resistant insulated inner doors, natural refrigerants, LCD touch screen controller, and capacity for up to 352 two-inch boxes or 224 three-inch boxes. Vendors must provide a five-year full parts and labor warranty and include white glove delivery service with disposal of an existing ARCTIKO ULUF450 unit. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with price being the most significant factor in determining best overall value. The solicitation deadline is September 5, 2025, at 0500 PD, with Amendment 0001 correcting the email submission cutoff date from September 2 to September 5, 2025.

This procurement operates under full and open competition with no set-aside designation, falling under NAICS code 333415 for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturing with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation requires delivery of one upright freezer unit by October 24, 2025, to the USGS facility in Sacramento, California. Vendors must submit firm fixed-price quotes along with technical capability statements and descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with the specifications. The procurement timeline spans approximately two months from solicitation posting in late August to required delivery in late October 2025.