The FDA laboratory requires a benchtop freeze dryer (lyophilizer) system to support scientific research and sample preservation. This is a brand-name-or-equal requirement for one system with minimum specs including a collector temperature of -84 °C or colder, approximately 2.5 L ice capacity, corrosion-resistant stainless steel or PTFE-coated condenser, a 12-port drying chamber/manifold, initial 150 mL and 300 mL flasks, and all necessary tubing, clamps, and adapters. The system must be configured for 230V, 50/60 Hz operation. Equipment must be shipped with insured shipping to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, MD. Performance begins on the date of formal government acceptance and continues through the end of the manufacturer’s warranty period.