Liquid Nitrogen Plant
ID: 1333MJ25Q0055Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GAS GENERATING AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS, FIXED OR MOBILE (3655)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bdf3c4d8855b4679a4ff1eedd1cff826/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Liquid Nitrogen Plant, specifically a brand name or equal to the Bluefors LNP10, equipped with a high-altitude air compressor for use at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hilo, Hawaii. The solicitation outlines detailed specifications for the plant, including production rate, elevation rating, dewar capacity, nitrogen purity, and electrical requirements, emphasizing the importance of these specifications for the operational needs of the observatory. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, with offers due by September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, and submissions must be sent via email to the primary contact, Darrin Moore, at darrin.moore@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Moore, Darrin
    darrin.moore@noaa.gov
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    1333MJ25Q0055.pdf
    This government solicitation, 1333MJ25Q0055, is an RFQ for a Liquid Nitrogen Plant/Generator with a high-altitude air compressor for the NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory in Hilo, HI. The acquisition is unrestricted with a NAICS code of 325120 and a small business size standard of 1200. Offers are due by September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM ED and must be submitted via email to Darrin Moore. The document outlines detailed specifications for the plant, including production rate, elevation rating, dewar capacity, nitrogen purity, and electrical requirements. It also incorporates various FAR and CAR clauses by reference, addressing aspects like payment, disputes, termination, and contractor responsibilities. Key clauses include those for electronic submission of payment requests via FedConnect and IPP, contractor communication guidelines, and requirements for equitable adjustment requests. The solicitation specifies several FAR clauses that apply to commercial products and services, including those related to Buy American, restrictions on foreign purchases, and electronic funds transfer.
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