Bulk Nitrogen and Tank Leasing and Service

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for information and planning purposes only. No awards will be made from the responses to this announcement. However, responses may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future acquisition. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), requests information and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates of cost for providing Bulk Nitrogen to be used in laboratory applications. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge industry interest and capabilities. As such, NRL will be using responses and ROM cost estimates for documentation of Market Research and in preparing the most appropriate proposal request format. The Naval Research Laboratory has a future requirement for delivery of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Low Moisture, Type II, Grade B, Class I to NRL's Government-owned tanks and Contractor-leased tanks. The Government anticipates an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Requirements type contract with a minimum quantity of 1,600,000 gallons and a maximum quantity of 7,250,000 gallons over a period up to 5 years. Nitrogen deliveries are currently scheduled to occur 2-4 times each week to maintain adequate levels of nitrogen in each tank. In addition, NRL requires bulk tanks to be provided with a monthly lease and pro-rated purchase availability. NRL currently anticipates the need for: 2 - 1500 Liter tanks, 1 - 525 gallon tank, 7 - 1500 gallon tanks, 1 - 3,200 gallon tank, and 1 - 6,000 gallon tank. Services might include installation, removal, and/or maintenance on government owned tanks and/or contractor supplied-leased tanks. NRL requests information to understand what production, delivery schedules and services would be supportable starting in a 5-month time frame. Interested parties should submit the information requested herein, as well as, a ROM/cost estimate. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of NRL to acquire any product or services. The NRL does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested. Submission of a response to this RFI is voluntary. The voluntary submission of a response to this RFI shall not obligate the NRL to pay or entitle the submitter to any compensation. All information and data received in response to this RFI marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be protected as such. Responses may be transmitted by e-mail to sue.kelly@nrl.navy.mil in either Microsoft Word or pdf format. All responses shall be received on or before the response date noted above, 12:00 Noon, Eastern time. If paper copies are sent, they must be received at the NRL address above, Attn: Susan Kelly, Code 3220.sk. The package should be marked with the RFI Number, due date and time. The U.S. Postal Service continues to irradiate letters, flats, Express and Priority Mail with stamps for postage and other packages with stamps for postage destined to government agencies in the ZIP Code ranges 202 through 205. Due to potential delays in receiving mail, offerors are encouraged to use alternatives to the mail when submitting proposals. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm