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Bulk Liquid Argon Supply and Delivery

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Response Deadline08/12/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation → DOL - Cas Division 4 ProcurementView Agency

NAICS

325120 - Industrial Gas ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Pittsburgh, PA, 15236, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineAug 12

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Supply and delivery of refrigerated liquid argon (UN1951) for laboratory use at MSHA's Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center, including compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations.

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