Liquid Helium
ID: 75N94025Q00027Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/26a3a8aa63a643eea28ce8118b570776/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking suppliers for liquid helium through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. The procurement aims to secure a reliable annual supply of approximately 12,000 liters of clean liquid helium, which is crucial for cooling NMR superconducting magnets and conducting low-temperature experiments. Interested vendors must demonstrate their technical capabilities, compliance with purity standards, and ability to deliver within a maximum lead time of one week. Proposals are due by January 2, 2025, with the contract period commencing on February 25, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Verne L. Griffin at verne.griffin@nih.gov or Michael L. Falzone at michael.falzone@nih.gov.

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    GRIFFIN, VERNE L
    (301) 594-7730
    verne.griffin@nih.gov
    FALZONE, MICHAEL L
    13018271873
    michael.falzone@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Liquid Helium suppliers. This procurement aims to identify qualified small and veteran-owned businesses capable of providing a reliable supply of clean liquid helium, essential for cooling NMR superconducting magnets and conducting low-temperature experiments. Approximately 12,000 liters are needed annually, delivered in vendor-owned dewars of specified sizes (60, 100, and 250 liters). Responses to this solicitation must demonstrate technical capabilities, compliance with purity standards, and timely delivery, with a maximum lead time of one week. The contract period spans 12 months starting February 25, 2025, with offers due by January 2, 2025. The document includes detailed contractor requirements, evaluation criteria focused on technical acceptability and pricing, and federal clauses applicable to the contract. The procurement process adheres to federal regulations, emphasizing support for small businesses and compliance with statutory obligations relevant to government contracting. This inquiry reflects NIH's need for dependable helium supply for research activities while fostering opportunities for small businesses within the federal marketplace.
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