Consumable Gases and Related Products for Laboratory Use -ATL
ID: FDA25SS126816Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking small businesses capable of providing consumable gases and related products for laboratory use at its Atlanta Human and Animal Food Lab and Tobacco Products Laboratories. The procurement aims to establish a contract for the lease of bulk gas tanks and the supply of ultra-high purity liquid nitrogen and argon gases, which are essential for various analytical laboratory operations, including mass spectrometry. Interested small businesses under NAICS Code 325120 are invited to submit capability statements by February 27, 2025, to demonstrate their qualifications, while noting that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation and the government is not obligated to award contracts based on the information provided. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Nina Montgomery at nina.montgomery@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at 240-402-8086.

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    The FDA’s Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services has issued a sources sought announcement to identify small businesses capable of providing consumable gases for laboratory use at the Atlanta Human and Animal Food Lab and Tobacco Products Laboratories. The objective is to establish a contract for the lease of bulk gas tanks and supply bulk nitrogen and argon gases essential for analytical laboratory operations. Interested small businesses under NAICS Code 325120 are invited to submit capability statements by February 27, 2025. Minimum requirements include ultra-high purity liquid argon and nitrogen for various scientific applications such as mass spectrometry. Respondents are warned that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award any contracts based on the information provided. This market survey serves to gauge potential small business sources in preparation for future procurement. Participants should provide comprehensive qualifications while ensuring the confidentiality of submitted information.
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