ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Liquid Argon (Tank, Lease, Ongoing Delivery Services) BPA

DEPT OF DEFENSE• N0016726Q1093
Response Deadline
Jun 2, 2026
13 days left
Days Remaining
13
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, under the Department of the Navy, is seeking a firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement for liquid argon tank leasing and ongoing delivery services. The work calls for a 3000L liquid argon micro bulk tank with a 5K vaporizer and line regulator, along with ultra-high purity liquid argon, delivery, setup, testing, and yearly leasing. This is a total small business set-aside, to be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with performance centered in West Bethesda, Maryland and delivery capability within two weeks of order. Quotes are due June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and must be emailed to steven.besanko@navy.mil with a cover sheet listing the company name, point of contact, phone number, and CAGE code.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
325120
Industrial Gas Manufacturing
PSC Code
6830
GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Solicitation - N0016726Q1093.pdf
PDF•1738 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is soliciting firm fixed-price quotes for liquid argon microtank leasing and delivery services. This small business set-aside, RFQ N0016726Q1093, seeks a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with a ceiling of $349,999.00. The contractor will provide a 3000L liquid argon micro bulk tank with a 5K vaporizer, line regulator, and ultra-high purity liquid argon (99.999% purity). Services include delivery, setup, testing, and yearly leasing. Quotes are due by June 2, 2026, at 12 PM EST, and will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The contractor must be located within a distance to allow for argon delivery within two weeks to NSWCCD, West Bethesda, MD. Specific clauses regarding hazardous materials, unique item identification, and payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) are included.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 2, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 17, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NSWC CARDEROCK

Point of Contact

Name
Steven Besanko

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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