# Cold Chambers

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0018926qb012

- Solicitation number: N0018926QB012
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk (N00189)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance: JBSA Ft Sam Houston, Texas
- County: Bexar County (FIPS 48029). https://abierto.us/counties/bexar-county-tx-48029
- First posted: February 11, 2026
- Last posted: April 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/798f067e8f1a4fb4a4ccdfe884941e97/view

## Description

The Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) is conducting critical research on how extreme cold weather conditions and cold soaking affect medical equipment used by Special Operation Forces (SOF). Past evaluations have shown a pattern of equipment malfunctions and material failures in cold environments.

This PWS outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide a specialized facility to conduct further testing on specific medical equipment and disposables in environmental chambers that can simulate extreme cold conditions. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services required to provide access and logistical support for an extreme environmental/cold chamber facility.

The objective is to support NAMRU-SA's evaluation of medical equipment performance in temperatures of -40C, -20C, and 0C. The scope also includes the modification of the contractor's existing equipment to meet the specific needs of the government's research protocol, including helping form test platforms for the medical equipment and disposables. Contracted facility will provide access and logistical support to conduct a non-human subject research project for NAMRU-SA.

A multi-week study will be conducted during the 12-month period of performance. The Sponsor will be given access to the contracted chamber and key resources to include testing equipment, cold chambers, and Department of War (DOW) compliant security as necessary (CUI level).

## Publications

- February 11, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Notice e2297eb686cb45dab85d6069af9e792a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e2297eb686cb45dab85d6069af9e792a/view
- February 12, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Notice 0ca286e9d7e24dde905f05a7cbd3014e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ca286e9d7e24dde905f05a7cbd3014e/view
- April 29, 2026: Solicitation, due May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 798f067e8f1a4fb4a4ccdfe884941e97. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/798f067e8f1a4fb4a4ccdfe884941e97/view

## Points of contact

- Esteffani Varela, Esteffani.varela.civ@us.navy.mil

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