Bid guide
How to bid on a walk-in cooler and freezer for the U.S. Geological Survey
What the U.S. Geological Survey is buying
The U.S. Geological Survey needs a new walk-in cooler and freezer purchased and installed, with the existing unit removed at its EESC-S.O. Conte Research Laboratory in Turner Falls, Massachusetts. Work must be completed within 30 days after the contractor receives the purchase order.
This is a competitive Request for Quotations, RFQ 140G027Q0009, with no option periods.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 27, 2026. Questions are due November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. The quotation deadline is November 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The anticipated contract award date is seven days after the solicitation closes. Submit questions and quotations to Mindie Dixon at [email protected].
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333415, covering air-conditioning, warm-air heating, and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. The stated size standard is 1,250 employees.
It may suit a small business able to supply and install a walk-in cooler and freezer, remove the existing unit, and complete the work within the 30-day period. The offeror must be registered in SAM before an award can be made.
How to access and submit a quotation
Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” control. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to open the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.
Send questions and quotations to Mindie Dixon at [email protected]. Review the solicitation documents for the quotation’s required contents and submission instructions, and make sure your quotation arrives by the stated deadline.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Explain how your firm will supply and install the new unit, remove the existing one, and meet the 30-day completion period after receiving the purchase order. Make the schedule and work plan easy to understand.
Check the solicitation documents closely for specifications and submission requirements. Confirm that your firm qualifies for the small-business set-aside and is registered in SAM before award.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from U.S. Geological Survey; the original posting controls.