SAM #1232SA26Q0871

USDA ARS Solicitation for Liquid Nitrogen Supply, Tank Rental, and Telemetry Services in Ft. Pierce, FL

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Ft. Pierce, FL is seeking a contractor for liquid nitrogen supply and related services. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - Airgas USA LLC (current tank owner and likely OEM for tank and telemetry system) - Products/Services Requested: - High purity (99%) laboratory grade liquid nitrogen - Estimated 5,400 cubic feet per year, for up to five years (base plus four option years) - Rental and maintenance of a 500-gallon liquid nitrogen tank (owned by Airgas USA LLC) - Telemetry system rental and maintenance for remote monitoring - Delivery services, including emergency delivery within 24 hours - Maintenance of evaporative coolers, pressure relief valves, and auxiliary safety components - Monthly detailed invoicing and fixed pricing for tank and telemetry rental - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide remote monitoring and emergency delivery capability - All equipment must be maintained to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and leak-free operation - Fixed pricing required for tank and telemetry rental - Contract is firm-fixed price with technical, price, and past performance evaluation - Period of performance is a base year plus four option years (up to five years total)

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 1232SA26Q0871 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for liquid nitrogen refill and tank rental at the ARS location in Ft. Pierce, FL.  Please note that the 500 gallon liquid nitrogen tank onsite belongs to Airgas.

This acquisition is unrestricted.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325120 with a size of 1,200.  All responsible businesses may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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