Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a RT TITAN LN2 Liquid Nitrogen Generator
ID: SHOP-PR-25-000533Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e84b25a5b60d44849cf542adca2e50db/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of one RT TITAN LN2 Liquid Nitrogen Generator from Rutherford and Titan, Inc. This generator is essential for on-site production of liquid nitrogen, meeting specific requirements such as a daily output of 8 to 10 liters, a 55-liter storage dewar, and a compact footprint. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by December 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, and should direct their inquiries to Travis Haefler at thaefler@fbi.gov. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with the previous purchase of a similar unit totaling $36,499.00.

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