SAM #75N98026Q00744

NIH Solicitation for Weekly Dry Ice Pellet Deliveries (Multi-Year Contract)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is soliciting proposals for the supply and weekly delivery of dry ice pellets to support the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) in Baltimore, MD. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - Products/Services Requested: - Dry ice pellets, approximately 0.5 inches in size - Weekly deliveries totaling 2,500 pounds (1,500 lbs to Biomedical Research Center, 1,000 lbs to Triad Technology Center) - Packaged in well-insulated, ventilated containers at minus 109 degrees - Suitable for shipping medical and tissue samples - Total annual quantity: 130,000 pounds (2,500 lbs/week x 52 weeks) - Contract includes a base year plus four 12-month option periods - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict packaging and temperature requirements for safe transport of medical and tissue samples - Consistent, reliable weekly delivery schedule to two separate NIH facilities in Baltimore - Multi-year contract structure with annual renewal options

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00744/PCA-NIDA-05614. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a firm fixed-price award to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

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