Bulk Cryogenics with Option Year
ID: N0017425R0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e16b49437f584b7d92b20e99a10976a6/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking qualified contractors to provide bulk liquid cryogenics, specifically non-medical grade liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide, for operational support in Indian Head, Maryland. The procurement includes monthly deliveries of specified quantities to designated tanks, emphasizing the need for prompt 24-hour response for on-demand deliveries, with a performance period of twelve months and an option for an additional year. This contract is critical for maintaining government research and development activities, and interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 29, 2024, with a maximum bid of $250,000. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Latrice Whitfield at latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 301-744-6545.

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    Latrice Whitfield
    (301) 744-6545
    latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil
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    RFQ N0017425R0012.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation (N0017425R0012) for the procurement of bulk liquid carbon dioxide and nitrogen, including associated delivery services, for the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, MD. The intended timeline for delivery spans from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. The solicitation specifies various line items, including different quantities and types of gases, their respective delivery fees, and instructions for submitting invoices and payment requests electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Additionally, it details compliance requirements with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that govern various aspects of the contract, such as labor standards, child labor, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. This contract emphasizes the government's commitment to supporting small business participation, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive solicitation for essential industrial gases, ensuring regulatory compliance and structured delivery to support governmental operations.
    SOW_Bulk Cryogenics for R Dept v2 (002).docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) requires a contractor to deliver bulk liquid cryogenics—specifically non-medical grade liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide—for operational support. Deliveries will be made monthly, with specified quantities for various tanks located at designated addresses in Indian Head, MD. Notably, the contract includes 12 deliveries of liquid nitrogen for a large tank, with additional contracts for carbon dioxide and smaller nitrogen tanks, all requiring a prompt 24-hour response for on-demand deliveries. The performance period spans twelve months, with an option for one additional year, reflecting potential flexibility in ongoing supply needs. The contract emphasizes urgency and reliability, crucial for maintaining government research and development activities.
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