AIRGAS USA, LLC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with AirGas USA, LLC to procure noble gases classified under UNSPSC 12142000 to support regulatory operations across multiple divisions including Agricultural Environmental Services, Consumer Services, and Food Safety. This procurement is not a competitive solicitation but a statutorily required 15-business-day notice of intent, with prospective vendors given until June 22, 2026, to submit information if they believe they can meet the requirements. The noble gases are essential for sample preparation, analytical instrumentation, and laboratory testing conducted at department facilities statewide, with delivery required upon demand to ensure uninterrupted regulatory functions. The agreement is expected to last one year with an estimated value of up to $300,000, although an approximate contract amount of $200,000 is also indicated. AirGas USA, LLC has been selected as the sole source due to its capacity to deliver the necessary purity levels and types of noble gases—pure, specialty, liquid, and industrial—at the scale and responsiveness required by the department’s operational needs. The contract will be performed throughout Florida, with no specified packaging, inspection, or special requirements outlined in the documentation. All inquiries and submissions must be directed to Stephanie Bergozza at the department’s Tallahassee office via phone, email, or mail. The solicitation number is SS 26 27 32, and the procurement is governed under the agency’s authority granted by Florida Statutes, with no competitive evaluation factors or formal bid process applicable due to the single-source nature of the action.