Bottled Laboratory Gases Cylinder delivery
ID: 1232SA26Q0048Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4bb033247fea41b7bfc25057d1271172/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotations for the delivery of bottled laboratory gases under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0048. The procurement aims to secure a reliable supply of various industrial and ultra-high purity gases, including Argon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and others, to be delivered twice weekly to the Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) in Pennsylvania, with simultaneous pickup of empty cylinders. This contract is set aside for small businesses, and vendors must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements, including compliance with safety standards and providing past performance references. Interested parties should submit their quotes electronically to Katelyn Nelson at katelyn.nelson@usda.gov, with the submission deadline specified in the solicitation documents.

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    Katelyn Nelson
    (301) 837-8754
    katelyn.nelson@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions 1232SA26Q0048.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for Bottled Laboratory Gases Cylinder delivery to the Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) at 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Offerors must submit pricing for all items using "Attachment 4 - Quote Submission Form (QSF)" and demonstrate product capability to meet all requirements. Past performance will be evaluated based on timely and completed deliveries of similar orders. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, including a critical Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance clause. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email, with specific content requirements. Invoicing will be handled through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is available for dispute resolution.
    Attachment 2 - Bottled Gas SOW.pdf
    The Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service requires bottled laboratory gases, delivered twice weekly, with empty cylinders picked up simultaneously. This solicitation, under NAICS code 325120, outlines an estimated Schedule B for gas quantities. The vendor must provide a fixed monthly price for cylinder demurrage, which ERRC typically has 160-180 of, to be invoiced via the IPP platform. Schedule B gas invoices, not exceeding $10,000, will be paid by credit card upon delivery and accompanied by shipping manifests. All cylinders and fittings must comply with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standards, and the contractor must adhere to all Federal, State, Local, and DOT requirements. Offerors need to provide three relevant and recent past performance references demonstrating timely and complete deliveries.
    Attachment 3 - Schedule B Cylinder Gases.xlsx
    This document outlines a request for various industrial and ultra-high purity gases, associated equipment, and services, presented in a base list and four identical options. The required gases include Argon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Helium, Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Air, Propane, Acetylene, and Ammonia, specified by purity levels (e.g., UHP 99.9999%, Industrial), size (e.g., 300, 200, 50lb, 33#, Size B, Size 5, Size 80), and quantities. Mixed gases such as 2% H2 98% N2, 5% H2 10% CO2 Balance N2, 25% CO2 75% Ar, and 5% O2 Balance Nitrogen are also listed. Additionally, the request includes quantities for cylinder demurrage per month, standard delivery, emergency delivery, and an energy charge. The consistency across all options suggests a comprehensive requirement for these items and services, likely for a government facility or project that has ongoing needs for specialized gases and logistical support.
    Attachment 4 - Quote Submission Form.docx
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ERRC Bottled Laboratory Gases, solicitation number 1232SA26Q0048. This form requires prospective vendors to provide company information, including SAM registration status, UEI number, legal name, address, and CAGE code. Vendors must also identify their socio-economic status for NAICS code 325120 (Small Business Concern, SBA-certified 8(a) Program Participant, Veteran Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged, SBA-certified HUB Zone Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned, or Other Than Small Business Concern). The form includes sections for vendors to submit their quote number, date, expiration date, and pricing for ERRC Bottle Gas Cylinders for a base year and four option years. Additionally, vendors must specify their time to delivery and certify their understanding of the submission requirements, acknowledging that incomplete submissions may lead to disqualification. This RFQ is designed to procure laboratory gases for the Agricultural Research Service.
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