Off-Site Storage for Frozen Compound Management Sa
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking proposals for Off-Site Storage for Frozen Compound Management Samples. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, intending to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract through full and open competition. Proposals are due by June 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide off-site, temperature-controlled walk-in freezer space maintained at a constant temperature not exceeding -20°C. Key requirements include:
- 24-hour temperature logging with records available upon request.
- Routine maintenance, calibration, and preventive maintenance of freezer space at no additional cost.
- Immediate notification of any temperature excursions or issues affecting sample integrity.
- Ensuring uninterrupted power supply and REES alarm monitoring.
- Operations must comply with cGMP, ISBER Best Practices, and NCI Best Practices. The delivery location is NIH/NCATS, 9800 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 75N95C26Q00008
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One year from award
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 493190 - Other Warehousing and Storage
- Small Business Size Standard: $36.5 Million
- Proposal Due: June 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: June 4, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to Jaddua.johnston@nih.gov. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, based on evaluation factors including Price, Technical capability, and Past performance. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and be actively registered in SAM.
Point of Contact
Jaddua Johnston, Contracting Specialist, Jaddua.johnston@nih.gov, 240-569-0006.