Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0421
IDIQ Contract for Assorted Compressed Gases and Cylinders for USDA ARS Research Center
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0421
NAICS
325120
USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking an IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders to support Commodity Utilization Research. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Southern Regional Research Center, Commodity Utilization Research - Products Requested: - Assorted compressed gases: Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen - Includes cylinder/tank rental, maintenance, inspection, testing, evaluation, and pin-indexing as needed - Approximately 100 gas cylinders onsite monthly - Delivery within 3 business days of order; twice weekly deliveries (Wednesdays and Fridays) - Services Requested: - Gas cylinder delivery and maintenance - Inspection, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of contractor-owned cylinders - Compliance with local safety regulations and facility access procedures - Unique Requirements: - IDIQ contract structure spanning five years - Economic price adjustments annually based on Producer Price Index - Delivery is FOB destination to the SRRC courtyard cylinder storage cage - Small business set-aside under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing)
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 separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0421 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders for Commodity Utilization Research in New Orleans, LA.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing The small business size standard is 1,200 employees This acquisition is total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.