Long term freezer storage of fish and marine mammal samples

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking to award a contract for the long-term storage of frozen fish and marine mammal samples at an external freezing facility. Due to limited storage capacity at its current facilities, the DFO requires a storage site in the Winnipeg area capable of holding up to 125 pallets of frozen samples at a temperature of -18°C or lower. The contractor must provide access to the samples upon request, ensure the security of the samples, and maintain constant temperature monitoring to guarantee their preservation.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

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