SAM #1232SA26Q0940

USDA ARS Solicitation for MVE Cryogenic Freezers and Racking Systems

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for cryogenic freezers and racking systems to support genetic resources preservation at its Fort Collins, Colorado facility. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Center, Fort Collins, CO - OEMs and Vendors: - MVE (manufacturer of cryogenic freezers) - Cryo Associates (brand referenced for cryotanks and racks) - Products Requested: - Cryogenic Freezers: - 6 units: MVE HECO 1842P-150AF-GB (PN 13817440) - 1 unit: MVE HECO 1879P-190AF-GB (PN 20681339) - Racking Systems: - 108 units: V-13-2L Vertical Rack for 13 2'' boxes with locking rod (PN V-13-2L or PN 20681339) - Technical Requirements: - Stainless steel construction, nitrogen use only, double-walled vacuum insulation - TEC 3000 controller with password protection and user-defined alarms - Compatibility with Johnson Controls Metysis and MODBUS systems - Strict storage capacity specifications for genetic materials - Delivery Requirement: - All items must be delivered within 180 days after award; early delivery is accepted - Evaluation Criteria: - Lowest price technically acceptable, with past performance considered - Notable Details: - Brand name or equal is acceptable for all items - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov; payment via IPP.gov

Description

Description - 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0940 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for for Cryotanks, and Racking System

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332420  The small business size standard is 750 Employees  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for the Cryotanks, and Racking System in accordance with the statement of work. 

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on July 24, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include a detailed description of the capability to Remove vegetation from a retention pond, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the SOW without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on July 21, 2026.

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