Opportunity

SAM #N00174-26-SIMACQ-IHD-M-DEPT-0016

Bulk Liquid Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Supply with Emergency Service for NSWC Indian Head Division

Buyer

NSWC Indian Head

Posted

September 15, 2026

Respond By

October 09, 2026

Identifier

N00174-26-SIMACQ-IHD-M-DEPT-0016

NAICS

424690, 325120

NSWC Indian Head Division, part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking a supplier for bulk cryogenic gases to support mission-critical operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) - M Department, Contract Specialist: Latrice Whitfield - Products Requested: - Bulk Non-Medical Grade Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) - Estimated annual quantity: 16,771 gallons - Delivered in 1,500 gallon tanks - Part number: Code M61 - Bulk Non-Medical Grade Liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - Estimated annual quantity: 27,951 pounds - Delivered in 12,000 lbs tanks - Part number: Code M63 - Services Requested: - One-time emergency hot fill service - On-demand delivery within 24 hours from government call - Material cost based on amount delivered - Delivery Requirements: - 12 monthly deliveries per year for both LN2 and CO2 - Deliveries to Indian Head, MD 20640 - Emergency service must be available for rapid response - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exact quantities and delivery schedule specified - Emergency hot fill service required for operational continuity - Firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years (potential five-year duration) - No specific OEMs or brands are named; suppliers must meet the technical and quality specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). - NAICS code: 325120 (Industrial Gases); small business size standard: 1200 employees.

Description

General Information This is a solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Procure for Bulk Cryogenics. 

Solicitation Details Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) N0017426Q1118. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325120 and the associated small business size standard is 1200 employees.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the FAR/RFO. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507.

Basis for Award The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a purchase order without discussion.

Evaluation Factors:

Technical: Quotes must reflect the required specifications and the exact brand specified in the Statement of Work. Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling.

Questions and Clarifications Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil no later than September 25, 2026. All answers will be provided by October 5th, 2026.

Submission Instructions Quote packages are due by October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil and must contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

Official Company Name; Point of Contact (including name, email address, and phone number); and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.

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