Upright Freezers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks upright freezers via RFQ with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Building 301 at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. NIST requires six upright freezer units with delivery within 30 days of award, and has included an optional line item for up to three additional identical units exercisable within 12 months of initial award, also with 30-day delivery upon exercise. The freezers must meet 19 detailed technical specifications, including minimum internal storage capacity of 33 cubic feet, temperature capability of -86°C or lower, CFC-free refrigerants, digital temperature control with battery backup, stainless steel interior, and RS232 output. All units must be delivered fully assembled. A minimum two-year warranty covering all parts including compressors is required, commencing after final Government acceptance.

The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The PSC code is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest price, technically acceptable quotation. Quoters must provide active SAM.Gov registration, firm-fixed pricing, documentation of technical acceptability, and acceptance of the Government's terms and conditions. Electronic invoicing and the Invoice Processing Platform are required for payment processing.