SAM #75F40126SS134428

FDA Seeks Suppliers for High-Purity Gases, Bulk Gas Systems, and Dry Ice for Research Labs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking sources to supply a wide range of compressed gases, liquid gases, and dry ice to support research and laboratory operations at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) and Arkansas Human and Animal Food Laboratory (ARHAFL). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) and Arkansas Human and Animal Food Laboratory (ARHAFL) - Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS) - Products Requested: - Ultra-high purity and specialty gases including nitrogen, argon, helium, oxygen, carbon dioxide, acetylene, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, and various custom gas mixtures - Liquid gases (nitrogen, argon, helium) in microbulk and bulk quantities - Medical and research grade gases with specified purities (up to 99.9999%) - Dry ice in pellet and block form - Gas cylinder safety caps - Quantities & Packaging: - Large and varied quantities, e.g., 19,000 HCF/month bulk liquid nitrogen, 1,450 HCF/month microbulk liquid argon, and hundreds of cylinders for specialty gases - Multiple cylinder sizes and delivery formats (bulk, microbulk, Dewar, compressed cylinders) - Services & Additional Requirements: - Monthly tank rentals and telemetry monitoring for microbulk and bulk systems - Delivery charges, fuel surcharges, energy charges, and regulatory compliance fees - Pressure vessel inspection per tank - Strict delivery and installation requirements to support ongoing research and safety operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named, but major industrial gas manufacturers are implied by the requirements - Notable Requirements: - High purity standards for research and medical use - Custom gas mixtures for specialized laboratory applications - Ongoing supply and monitoring services for critical research infrastructure

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