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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on July 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Liquid Helium Supply and Delivery in 100L Dewars

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The contract entails the on-demand delivery of liquid helium in 100-liter dewars owned by the contractor to National Institute of Standards and Technology facilities in Boulder, Colorado. The scope includes all aspects of transportation, handling, and adherence to federal and industry safety regulations to ensure secure and continuous supply of helium for critical research operations. The contractor is responsible for maintaining inventory, scheduling timely deliveries, and ensuring compliance with all applicable hazardous material protocols throughout the service lifecycle. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 424710, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026. Performance is exclusively located at the NIST facility in Boulder, with a zip code of 80305. The contract is managed by the Department of Commerce through its NIST division, and the delivery requirements are designed to support ongoing scientific and technical work requiring ultra-low temperature environments.

General Info

On-demand liquid helium delivery in 100-liter dewars to NIST Boulder for research, compliant with safety regulations, small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

424710 - Petroleum Bulk Stations and TerminalsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1333ND26QNB190395.

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Liquid Helium Delivery

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On-demand delivery of liquid helium in 100-liter contractor-owned dewars to NIST facilities in Boulder, CO, including transportation, handling, and compliance with safety regulations.

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