Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-532EPA-FISCP-B-53761
Supply of Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen gases for Illinois EPA laboratories
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
27-532EPA-FISCP-B-53761
NAICS
325120, 423490, 424690
This opportunity is for the supply of specialty gases to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Division of Labs in Springfield. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Fiscal/Procurement division - Division of Labs, Springfield, Illinois - Products Requested: - Liquid Argon (bulk delivery, 200-gallon tank fill approximately every two weeks) - Helium, Ultra High Purity (99.99%), T-size cylinders (annual quantity: 75 per year, for three years) - Nitrogen, Ultra High Purity (99.99%), T-size cylinders (annual quantity: 100 per year, for one year) - Quantities: - Liquid Argon: Estimated 5,200 gallons per year - Helium: 75 T-size tanks per year (multi-year) - Nitrogen: 100 T-size tanks per year (Year 1) - Notable Requirements: - Ultra High Purity (99.99%) specification for Helium and Nitrogen - Scheduled, recurring deliveries to the Division of Labs - Electronic quoting via Illinois BidBuy portal - No set-aside or BEP/VBP participation goals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open market solicitation - Opportunity Type: - Invitation for Bid (IFB), open market
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen gases for the Environmental Protection Agency. The contract includes filling a 200-gallon liquid Argon tank approximately every two weeks throughout the year, and supplying Ultra High Purity (99.99%) Helium and Nitrogen tanks in specified quantities over three years. The gases are to be delivered to the Division of Labs in Springfield, IL. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and allows electronic quotes.