FY18 DFS AMP 30 cu. ft. Flam. Fridge

The District of Columbia's Department of Fire and Safety (DFS) is seeking to procure 30 cubic feet flammable refrigerators through a time-sensitive procurement process with a very narrow window for submission. The contract opportunity, identified by the unique State Local Contract Opportunity ID 66c85936829eb5d869071874, was posted on March 12, 2018, with an extremely short response deadline of March 14, 2018. This procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition for specialized scientific or laboratory equipment specifically designed for safely storing flammable materials. Potential vendors would need to demonstrate technical compliance with precise specifications for the refrigeration unit, including its flame-resistant characteristics and storage capacity. Given the abbreviated timeframe, vendors must be prepared to rapidly respond with detailed technical specifications, compliance documentation, and pricing information that meets the District of Columbia's specific requirements.

While the limited contract details do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the brevity of the posting suggests a potentially sole-source or highly specialized procurement. The contract appears focused on a specific equipment need for the District of Columbia's fire safety infrastructure, which may require vendors with specialized manufacturing capabilities in laboratory or scientific refrigeration equipment. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the available information. The procurement's quick turnaround time of just two days between posting and response deadline indicates an urgent operational need for these specialized flammable storage refrigerators. Potential bidders would need immediate technical readiness, rapid response capabilities, and the ability to meet precise safety and technical specifications for laboratory-grade refrigeration equipment.