Procure for Bulk Cryogenics
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is soliciting quotes under RFQ N0017426Q1118 for a firm-fixed-price purchase order to procure bulk non-medical grade Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) and Liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2). These materials are mission-critical for laboratory experiments, conditioning systems, and analytical test instruments. The requirement includes a one-year base period from December 31, 2026, to December 30, 2027, with four consecutive one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years. The scope of work involves 12 monthly deliveries of approximately 27,951 pounds of CO2 to a 12,000 lbs tank and 16,771 gallons of LN2 to a 1,500 gl tank, as well as on-demand emergency hot fill services required within 24 hours of notification. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120. Awards will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating technical specifications, brand adherence, and total price including shipping. The contractor must comply with strict hazardous material labeling standards, MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 marking requirements, and NSWC IHD OPSEC and safety programs. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Quote packages, including the company name, point of contact, UEI, and CAGE code, are due by October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
General Info
Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD, 20640, USASet-Aside
Timeline
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Full Description
General Information
This is a solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Procure for Bulk Cryogenics.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) Amendment N0017426Q11180001. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325120 and the associated small business size standard is 1200 employees.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the FAR/RFO. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507.
Basis for Award
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a purchase order without discussion.
Evaluation Factors:
- Technical: Quotes must reflect the required specifications and the exact brand specified in the Statement of Work.
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling.
Submission Instructions
Quote packages are due by November 05, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent via email to contact@example.gov and must contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of Contact (including name, email address, and phone number); and
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
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