Brand-name Supply Purchase Darwin Chambers Environmental Rooms
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) intends to issue a sole-source award to Darwin Chambers Co, LLC for three brand-name customized controlled environmental chambers. This is a Special Notice / Notice of Intent under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three customized controlled environmental chambers that must be compatible with existing ERDC systems. Key specifications include:
- Dimensions: 13’ x 7’ 8’6” and 10’ x 13’ 8’6”
- Construction: Modular panels, 100% poured-in-place polyurethane (R-Value 31+), embossed white galvalume interior/exterior, 4” urethane insulated ceiling/walls.
- Features: Six duplex conduits, 36” x 78” out-swinging door with key lock, 14” x 14” heated viewport window, floorless design.
- Operation: Temperature range 4°C to 40°C (control ±0.2°C, uniformity ±0.7°C); Humidity range 65% RH to 70% RH (control ±1% RH).
- Controls: CSA/US certified panel with touchscreen, NIST-traceable sensors, high/low alarms, independent high-temperature cut-off, 20 CFM fresh air, personnel emergency alarm.
- Components: Condensing unit, evaporator/air handler, humidifier, electric heat regenerating desiccant wheel dryer, lighting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (to award sole source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 333415 – Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: MS 39180, United States
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, parties interested in providing the brand-name supply must submit capability statements, including price, sufficient to determine their ability to meet the requirement. Submissions should be emailed as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF attachments to Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.boyd@usace.army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted. The government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion.