NITROGEN LIQUID

The contract, awarded to AIRGAS USA, LLC (CAGE 1FLL0) under solicitation SPE60126FL00X and delivery order SPE60126D1504, establishes a five-year performance period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, for the provision of industrial gases and related services primarily to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The primary deliverable is liquid nitrogen identified by NSN 6830016663433, with additional line items covering equipment usage fees, emergency deliveries, detention fees, and annualized service costs, though comprehensive pricing details for all CLINs are not fully provided. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity mechanism, governed by commercial item clauses from FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-5, including an option to extend performance for up to six months upon written notice. Delivery is FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance conducted at designated DoDAAC locations including CDSHILLAF3 and CDSHILLAF9, and all invoices must be submitted via WAWF using approved document types such as Invoice 2in1, with remittance directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Compliance with federal regulatory standards is mandatory, including adherence to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 C.F.R. 1910.1200) for safe handling, labeling, and documentation of hazardous materials such as liquid nitrogen, requiring GHS-compliant labeling and Safety Data Sheets. The contract prohibits subcontracting with entities owned or controlled by state sponsors of terrorism and imposes restrictions on the use or disclosure of third-party cyber incident data reported under DFARS 252.204-7009. Variations in product quantities are limited to plus or minus ten percent, beyond which a formal modification is required. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not explicitly detailed, with no reference to MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130, or MIL-STD-2073, and no barcoding specifications are included. Payment is contingent on accurate DoDAAC routing (SL4701, SPE601) and proper WAWF submission, while no explicit evaluation factors, socioeconomic certifications, or small business status