(8) CO2 Backup Systems and Installation

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires eight CO2 backup systems for ultra-low temperature freezers at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12. The scope includes providing equipment and professional installation to maintain the operation of critical research storage units. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415, which has a size standard of 1,250 employees. The agency will evaluate quotes using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. The project requires integrating backup systems with specific Nuaire and Panasonic freezer models. Performance standards require a minimum of eight hours of backup cooling capacity. The procurement package includes the solicitation terms and conditions (SF-1449) and a technical requirements document detailing the statement of work. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is procuring and installing eight CO2 backup systems for the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. Each backup system must provide at least eight hours of cooling during primary equipment failure.