Compressed Gases
ID: D-25-L4-0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/64c6edd914574868aa2462e5e3884e2c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide compressed gases for its Office of Forensic Sciences. The procurement includes essential gases such as Liquid Nitrogen, Ultra High Purity Nitrogen, Helium, and Hydrogen, which are critical for maintaining forensic analysis instruments at the Southeast Laboratory in Springfield, VA. This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120, with quotes due by 10:00 AM EST on October 25, 2024, and the period of performance running from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Angel Barkley at angel.d.barkley@dea.gov.

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    Angel Barkley
    angel.d.barkley@dea.gov
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    D02 - Combined Synopsis_Solicitation_16Oct2024.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for compressed gases needed by the Office of Forensic Sciences. This RFP is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 325120, with quotes due by 10:00 AM EST on October 25, 2024. The period of performance extends from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The contractor is required to deliver various compressed gases, including Liquid Nitrogen and Ultra High Purity Nitrogen, Helium, and Hydrogen, essential for maintaining forensic analysis instruments at the Southeast Laboratory in Springfield, VA. Deliveries are to be scheduled weekly based on the laboratory's needs, with quantities communicated on a monthly basis. The document outlines applicable provisions and clauses regarding the procurement process, including requirements for transparency, evaluation criteria, and compliance with federal regulations. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by a specified date. This RFP illustrates the DEA's commitment to ensuring the availability of critical resources for forensic operations through compliant and efficient procurement processes, emphasizing small business participation.
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