1333ND25QNB190286 Liquid Helium Delivery
ID: 1333ND25QNB190286Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9e55162743042b6b77546c3bbda43a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking contractors to supply Liquid Helium (LHe) in 100- and 250-liter contractor-owned dewars on an as-needed basis for various cryogenic applications. The procurement aims to ensure a reliable supply of LHe, which is critical for standards development and other agency projects, given its unique properties and limited availability as a non-renewable resource. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of the Statement of Work, pricing, technical approach, and past performance. Interested parties can contact Shawn Borisow at shawn.borisow@nist.gov or call 303-497-5432 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shawn Borisow
    (303) 497-5432
    shawn.borisow@nist.gov
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    1333ND25QNB190286 Liquid Helium NIST Boulder Co.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Liquid Helium (LHe) delivery for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado. It specifies the requirements for supplying LHe in 100- and 250-liter contractor-owned dewars on an as-needed basis, detailing purity standards, delivery schedules, and the process for invoicing and payment. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, with a performance period lasting from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Contractors must ensure the dewars meet strict specifications for functionality and safety, including maintaining a maximum helium loss rate and high purity levels. The document includes comprehensive evaluation criteria for bidder proposals, emphasizing understanding of the Statement of Work, price, technical approach, and past performance metrics, which will be key in determining contract award. Additionally, it outlines the conditions under which communication must occur regarding delivery changes, performance monitoring, and emergency provisions, underscoring the government’s requirements for quality and service continuity.
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