USDA ARS REE Planer Controlled Rate Freezer

Description: The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking one Planer Controlled Rate Freezer for the Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center in Almyra, Arkansas, under a commercial-item RFQ. The unit must freeze up to 60 straws, reach temperatures as low as -180 °C, provide specified cooling and heating rates, include a controller, dewar hose, installation, training, and a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, and operate on 115 V power. This is a total small-business set-aside under NAICS 334516, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order and quotations due September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EDT.