Liquid Argon delivery services
ID: N0016726Q9001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f0332a72c68747bd93c0171ff139f9ea/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking proposals from small businesses for liquid argon delivery services and microtank leasing. The procurement involves a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the provision of a 3000L liquid argon micro bulk tank with a 5K vaporizer, ultra-high purity liquid argon refills, and associated services such as delivery, setup, testing, and HAZMAT charges. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the availability of high-purity liquid argon, which is essential for various defense applications. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 29, 2025, at 12 PM EST, including company information and a CAGE code, to the primary contact, Steven Besanko, at steven.besanko@navy.mil. The total ceiling price for this BPA is set at $349,999.

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    Steven Besanko
    (301) 312-3357
    steven.besanko@navy.mil
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    Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking proposals for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for liquid argon microtank leasing and delivery services. This solicitation, RFQ no. N0016726Q0001, is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325120. The BPA has a ceiling price of $349,999 and requires the contractor to provide a 3000L liquid argon micro bulk tank with a 5K vaporizer, ultra-high purity liquid argon refills (99.999%), and associated services including delivery, setup, testing, yearly lease, and HAZMAT charges. Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering price and technical capability. Quotes are due by December 29, 2025, at 12 PM EST and must include company information, point of contact, and CAGE code. The place of performance is NSWCCD, West Bethesda, MD.
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