SAM #NOI-75N98026Q00684

NIH Sole Source Procurement of Laboratory-Grade Ethyl and Isopropyl Alcohol from Warner Graham LLP

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OALO), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is planning a sole source procurement for laboratory-grade alcohols. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OALO) - Department of Health and Human Services - OEM and Vendor: - Warner Graham LLP (highlighted as the sole source and OEM) - Products Requested: - Multiple grades and concentrations of ethyl (ethanol) and isopropyl alcohol - Ethanol Alcohol 200 Proof, 1 Gallon Bottle (Part #201146), Qty: 968 - Ethanol Alcohol 99.9%, 1 Pint Bottle (Part #201096), Qty: 1440 - Ethyl Alcohol 95% 190 Proof, 1 Gallon Bottle (Part #200146), Qty: 820 - Alcohol Ethyl 200 Proof, 5 Gallon Bottle (Part #230520), Qty: 50 - Ethanol Alcohol 200 Proof, 5 Gallon Bottle (Part #201026), Qty: 20 - Alcohol Ethyl 95%, 1 Pint Bottle (Part #200196), Qty: 78 - Alcohol Isopropyl 70%, 1 Gallon Bottle (Part #129146), Qty: 25 - Notable Requirements: - All alcohols must be FDA-approved and of high purity - Products must be supplied in UN DOT-approved containers - Flash point requirement of 55°F - Sole source justification based on research consistency and existing widespread use of Warner Graham products in NIH labs - Quantities specified for both base and option periods

Description

Announcement Number: 75N98026Q00684

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Date Solicitation Issued: 6/23/2026

Date Response Due: 7/6/2026

Project Title: Ethyl (ethanol) and Isopropyl Alcohol

Contracting Office: Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations

Contact Points:

Contracting Officer: Brian Lind, brian.lind@nih.gov

Contract Specialist : tonia.alexander@nih.gov

Acquisition Authority:  This acquisition is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the resultant contract award will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, March 13, 2026.

North American Classification System (NAICS) Code:  325193

Small business size standard: 1,000

Set-aside Status: This requirement is not set aside for small businesses; this is a sole source requirement.

Competition Status:  This requirement is posted as limited source\sole source

Description of Requirement:

This is a Notice of Intent (NOI), not a request for proposal.  The Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OALO), of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) intend to negotiate on an other than full and open competition  bases with Warner Graham LLP, 160 Church LN, Cockeysville, Maryland, 21030, USA, to procure Ethyl (ethanol) and Isopropyl Alcohol for on-going experiments.  The NIH has an ongoing operational need for Ethyl (ethanol) and Isopropyl  Alcohol to support the laboratories and offices across NIH to sustain mission critical activities for health and longevity mission critical research. The essential characteristics limit availability that is a sole source for this specific brand of Ethyl (ethanol) and Isopropyl  Alcohol.  This brand has been used by 90% of the agencies laboratories within NIH.  Researchers look to continue using product that offers consistency and continuity to their research to include brand lot numbers that are recorded during research.  Any deviation from the original use of  Ethyl (ethanol) and Isopropyl Alcohol previously tested can compromise the performance of previous test.  To ensure best possible comparison between existing data set, and the new set of samples is to avoid using other potential Ethyl (ethanol) and Isopropyl Alcohol from vendors that is not Warner Graham.

Specification of the requirement:

Alcohol with the following salient characteristics:

FDA approved High Purity Alcohol. All Containers must be United Nations Department of Transportation approved without the use of an outer pack carton. Flash Point 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line Items with Base and Quantity Options

Description of Item: Ethanol Alcohol, 200 Proof

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #201146 (NSN:650500L062206)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 1 Gallon

Base Quantity: 968 / Option Quantity: 2,904

Description of Item: Ethanol Alcohol, 99.9%

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #201096 (NSN: 6505001050000)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 1 Pint

Base Quantity: 1,440  / Option Quantity: 4,320

Description of Item: Ethyl Alcohol, 95%, 190 Proof

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #200146 (NSN: 6810011137320)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 1 Gallon

Base Quantity: 820 / Option Quantity: 2,460

Description of Item: Alcohol, Ethyl, 200 Proof

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #230520 (NSN: 6505009262204)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 5 Gallon

Base Quantity: 50 / Option Quantity: 150

Description of Item: Ethanol, Alcohol 200 Proof

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #201026 (NSN: 650500L062205)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 5 Gallon

Base Quantity: 20 / Option Quantity: 60

Description of Item: Alcohol, Ethyl, 95%

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #200196 (NSN: 6505008180293)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 1 Pint

Base Quantity: 78  / Option Quantity: 234

Description of Item: Alcohol, Isopropyl, 70%

Part No.: Warner Graham Part #129146 (NSN: 681000N209146)

Unit of Measure: Bottle – 1 Gallon

Base Quantity: 25 / Option Quantity: 75

OPTION QUANTITIES

Option quantities will be requested to be shipped in any quantities up to maximum stated for each item under option quantities and will be for the stated price at time of award during the one (1) year period of performance.

Delivery:  Within 30 days after receipt and acceptance of award.

Service Location: NIH Supply Center, 16071 Industrial Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  All responsible sources that could provide the requested products may submit a capability statement. All Capability Statements must be received by July 6, 2026, 10:00am, eastern daylight time (EDT), and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00684 electronically to tonia.alexander@nih.gov.  Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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