Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Government Scientific Source, Inc. for the Stirling Ultracold VAULT100 freezer to meet laboratory preservation and storage needs. The government requires an ultra-low temperature freezer providing an adjustable temperature range, precise temperature control, sufficient storage capacity, touchscreen UI, ACT certification, and 120–240 VAC compatibility. Interested sources may submit information demonstrating capability or proposals by emailing the contract specialist by 12:00 PM EDT on July 15, 2026, to be considered for whether a competitive procurement will be pursued.