Opportunity
SAM #140G0226Q0135
Sources Sought: 24/7 O&M for NSF Ice Core Facility CO2 Refrigeration Plant
Buyer
USGS Denver Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
140G0226Q0135
NAICS
238220, 811219
The U.S. Geological Survey, on behalf of the National Science Foundation, is conducting market research for operations and maintenance services at the NSF Ice Core Facility's new CO2 refrigeration plant in Denver, Colorado. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), supporting the National Science Foundation (NSF) - Office: NSF Ice Core Facility - Services Requested: - Operations and maintenance (O&M) for a CO2 refrigeration plant storing over 30,000 meters of ice cores - 24/7, year-round preventative and regular maintenance, emergency response, and system optimization - Procurement of parts, maintenance of spare parts inventory, and technical recommendations - Monthly meetings with NSF-ICF Curators - Maintain system uptime of at least 99.9% and perform repairs per manufacturer specifications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility requires precise temperature control for scientific ice core storage - Contractor must provide all materials, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and travel - Emergency response and continuous operations are mandatory - Targeting small businesses under NAICS 238220 - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a formal solicitation
Description
Freezer Maintenance