Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is soliciting quotations for one (1) brand‑name Azenta A440 liquid nitrogen vapor cryo‑freezer and associated storage racks. The contractor must deliver the equipment to the Pediatric Oncology Branch laboratory in Bethesda, MD, perform uncrating, positioning, and remove debris; installation and connection to a nitrogen supply are NOT required. Delivery is FOB destination with a required lead time of 60 days after order receipt. The contract will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis to the most advantageous offer, with evaluation based on price, compliance, and small‑business considerations.
• Quantity: 1 freezer (Azenta A440) + racks
• Delivery location: Bldg10CRC, 1W‑3833, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
• Scope: Inside delivery, rigging, uncrating, positioning, debris removal (no installation)
• Delivery window: within 60 days after award (ARO)
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price purchase order, small‑business set‑aside
• Submission deadline: August 31, 2026, 10:00 am EST (electronic)
• Required documentation: product specs, pricing (unit/list/discounts), freight, Buy‑American certificate, UEI, TIN, and compliance statements.