Request for Information/ Sources Sought Notice for Providers/Suppliers of Liquid Nitrogen and Related Services
ID: AMD-SSN-26-00001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e60434cdbe1746cd85ea5a484ca51f4b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential providers and suppliers of liquid nitrogen and related services. The procurement aims to identify sources capable of delivering bulk liquid nitrogen, tank filling services, tank rentals, telemetry rentals, and inspection services across NIST's facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland; Boulder, Colorado; and Charleston, South Carolina. These services are critical for cryogenic storage, biospecimen preservation, and various research programs, with an anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2026, and a potential duration of five years, including options for extension. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and suggestions by the specified deadline to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov and Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nina Lin
    nina.lin@nist.gov
    Donald Collie
    donald.collie@nist.gov
    Files
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    Draft SOW.docx
    This Statement of Work outlines the National Institute of Standards & Technology's (NIST) requirement for on-demand liquid nitrogen supply, delivery, and filling services across its Gaithersburg, MD, Boulder, CO, and Charleston, SC campuses. The contract includes tank and telemetry unit rentals, vaporizer rental, and annual tank inspections. The contractor is responsible for procuring and delivering liquid nitrogen, filling tanks to specified levels, maintaining rented equipment, providing telemetry access, conducting annual API Standard 653 inspections on all tanks, and removing rented tanks. Specific liquid nitrogen purity levels are defined for each campus. The contractor must provide 24/7 customer service, emergency deliveries, and adhere to strict security, access, and delivery confirmation protocols. COVID-19 safety measures are also outlined.
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