REFRIGERATOR, LAB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting bids for Laboratory Refrigerators (REFRIGERATOR, LAB). This is a firm fixed-price procurement requiring adherence to specific technical and quality assurance standards. Quotations are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of Laboratory Refrigerators, adhering to specified design, material, and quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Providing items matching specified Cage Code/Reference Numbers (e.g., 22527 97-950-1).
- Marking items in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N.
- Adherence to strict procedures for any changes in design, material, or part numbers.
Key Requirements
- Authorized Distributor: Offerors must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer and provide proof (letter/official email from OEM) with their offer.
- Government Source Inspection: Required.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and compliance, maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resulting in a bilateral award).
- Pricing: Firm Fixed-Price for Unit and Extended Total Price.
- Quotation Validity: Minimum 45 days, desired 60 days.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition with authorized distributor requirement).
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: February 23, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN. Submissions must include proposed Unit Price, Extended Total Price, Quotation Validity, Procurement Turnaround Time (PTAT), and CAGE codes. Crucially, non-manufacturers must provide proof of authorized distributor status. For inquiries, contact Xavier A. Kellam at XAVIER.A.KELLAM.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes various clauses such as BUY AMERICAN, ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, and WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Detailed instructions are provided for obtaining applicable documents and understanding distribution statements. The Government intends to add an option quantity to the resultant contract.