BULK LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) AND LIQUID NITROGEN (LN2) WITH TELEMETRY MONITORING (AMBIS 2240008)
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-224008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cb8d886d02e9439fbf022b0dc84cd76b/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for the procurement of bulk liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) and liquid nitrogen (LN2) with telemetry monitoring under solicitation number RFQ-NIAID-25-2240008. The requirement includes approximately 193,000 pounds of beverage-grade liquid CO2 and 41,000 cubic centimeters of liquid nitrogen, along with a telemetry monitoring system to report tank levels and forecast delivery needs. These gases are essential for maintaining the integrity of samples stored in freezers at the NIH labs, highlighting their critical role in ongoing research activities. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by October 4, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Rita Davis at rita.davis@nih.gov or Tonia Alexander at talexander@niaid.nih.gov.

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