SAM #1232SA26Q0488

USDA ARS Solicitation for Compressed Specialty Gases and Cylinder Services in Raleigh, NC

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to provide high-purity and industrial grade compressed specialty gases and associated cylinder rental/lease services for scientific research at multiple laboratory locations in Raleigh, NC. - Government Buyer - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Contracting office: 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 - Products and Quantities Requested - Compressed gases: nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen, argon, helium, hydrogen, compressed air, calibration gases, and specialty mixtures - Examples include: 45 cylinders of oxygen (OX 300), 25 low pressure liquid nitrogen (NI 180LT22), 21 nitrogen (UN1066), 15 liquid nitrogen (3127 Ligon St), 15 air (AI D300), 13 high pressure liquid nitrogen (NI 180LT230), 10 helium (UN1046), and various others - Total estimated annual quantity: 165 cylinders - Rental or lease of high-pressure cylinders and liquid Dewars, compliant with DOT, OSHA, and industry standards - Services Required - Routine and emergency delivery and pickup of gases and cylinders - Cylinder tracking, inventory management, and monthly/quarterly usage and demurrage reporting - Maintenance of cylinders, emergency support, and replacement of defective equipment within 48 hours - Unique or Notable Requirements - High-purity gases and ultra high purity grades for laboratory/scientific use - Compliant cylinders with appropriate regulators/accessories - Safety and timely delivery standards emphasized - Cylinder tracking and detailed reporting required - Period of Performance - Base year plus four one-year option periods (total up to 5 years) - Place of Performance/Delivery - Multiple USDA and North Carolina State University laboratory addresses in Raleigh, NC (e.g., 3908 Inwood Road, 3127 Ligon Street, 150 Scott Hall, multiple Shaub Hall rooms, 2574 Thomas Hall, 3105 Williams Hall, 840 Oval Drive) - OEMs and Vendors - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; open to all qualified small business sources - Estimated Contract Value - Based on scope and duration, estimated range: $100,000 - $500,000 over five years - Potential Competitors - Major industrial and specialty gas manufacturers and distributors (e.g., Airgas, Linde, Praxair, Matheson, Air Products)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0488 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Compressed Specialty Gas

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325120  The small business size standard is 1200 Employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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