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Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice for Providers/Suppliers of Liquid Nitrogen and Related Services

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NIST-SS26-179Federal

Response Deadline09/24/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Commerce NIST is issuing a Request for Information and Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number NIST-SS26-179 to identify capable providers and suppliers of liquid nitrogen and related services. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 325120 and is open to all interested parties as there is no specific set-aside designated for this requirement. The place of performance is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Interested vendors must submit their responses by the deadline of September 24, 2026. Primary inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Nina Lin, with Donald Collie serving as the secondary point of contact.

General Info

NIST seeks liquid nitrogen providers in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Responses due September 24, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

325120 - Industrial Gas ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Estimated+Price+Table.xlsx

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DRAFT+Statement+of+Work.docx

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RFI-SSN+LN2+9-10-26.docx

DOCX

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1 update

PhaseSources Sought

PostedSep 10

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Sep 10

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineSep 24

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/24/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Contacts2 people available

OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

Contacts

Nina Lin

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Donald Collie

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Full Description

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Please attached Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for liquid nitrogen and related services and Estimated Price Table.

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