New Base Plus OYs for Lease 1500 gal nitrogen tank purchase liquid nitrogen

The contract seeks to establish a new base plus four option years agreement to lease a 1500-gallon nitrogen tank and purchase liquid nitrogen for use with mass spectrometers in MOD2, replacing the prior contract 75F40121P00624. The performance period spans from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027, with potential extensions through the option years, ensuring continuous supply and infrastructure support for laboratory operations. The acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 325120 indicating it falls under the chemical manufacturing sector, and is exclusively open to small businesses to promote economic opportunity and competition. The Food and Drug Administration is the awarding agency, with the contracting activity managed through its procurement office. The point of contact for program-related inquiries is the Cvm Acquisition Liaison at cvmacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the Contracting Officer assignment remains pending. The solicitation has been posted as a forecast with no formal solicitation number, and the place of performance and office address details are unspecified, suggesting final location parameters may be determined during contract award or implementation. The intent is to secure reliable, uninterrupted nitrogen service critical to analytical operations within the FDA’s research infrastructure.