Bulk Liquid Gases & Rental Tanks at B600 & B3146
ID: N00174-24-SIMACQ-R1-0084Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f81878a522b04c7c9d8c34edaa1e0186/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract to Airgas USA LLC for the provision of bulk liquid nitrogen (LN2) and rental tanks, along with associated delivery and maintenance services. The procurement specifically requires two 1,500-gallon non-medical grade LN2 tanks to support laboratory activities, with timely delivery of bulk LN2 needed within 24-36 hours upon request to designated facilities in Indian Head, Maryland. This contract is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of ongoing experiments and analytical processes at NSWC IHD, reflecting standard federal procurement practices for essential scientific functions. Interested vendors must respond with their capabilities by September 19, 2024, at 10 AM EST, and should direct inquiries to Nicole Coleman at nicole.coleman@navy.mil.

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    Nicole Coleman
    nicole.coleman@navy.mil
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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) requires a contractor to provide bulk liquid nitrogen (LN2) and rental tanks, along with regular inspection and maintenance services. This procurement includes two 1,500-gallon non-medical grade LN2 tanks, designed for filling smaller dewars for laboratory activities. The contractor is responsible for the timely delivery of bulk LN2, required within 24-36 hours upon request, to designated buildings within Indian Head, Maryland. The contract is intended for a period of twelve months following the award. This request underscores the NSWC IHD's operational needs for cryogenic gases to support ongoing experiments and analytical processes, emphasizing the importance of reliability and efficiency in supply logistics. Overall, it reflects standard procurement practices within federal government operations to ensure essential scientific functions are maintained.
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