Bulk Liquid Nitrogen
ID: 12639525Q0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, 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/opp/9a87c7f308ad46aba94bd7351153a9c2/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Oct 25, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Nov 6, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Nov 15, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting quotes for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply bulk liquid nitrogen from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029. The estimated annual requirement is 54,000 gallons of bulk liquid nitrogen, which is essential for laboratory purposes and must meet specific quality standards outlined in the solicitation. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns, emphasizing compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and includes provisions for remote monitoring of the nitrogen supply tank to ensure adequate levels are maintained. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to the primary contact, Connor Tees, at stephen.tees@usda.gov, with a deadline for questions set for November 1, 2024.

Point(s) of Contact
Connor Tees
stephen.tees@usda.gov
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12639525Q0004.pdf
Nov 6, 2024, 11:12 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is requesting quotes for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply bulk liquid nitrogen, with the contract period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029. The estimated annual requirement is 54,000 gallons of bulk liquid nitrogen, which must meet specific standards detailed in the solicitation. The solicitation emphasizes that only small business concerns can submit quotes. Contractors are instructed to provide a complete quote including a cover sheet, completed SF 1449 form, and pricing information, which must cover all associated costs without tax since the USDA is tax-exempt. Key evaluation factors include technical capability, past performance, and price, with the goal to determine the best value for the government. Questions must be directed to the contracting officer, with a deadline for inquiries set for November 1, 2024. Delivery will be made to a specific USDA facility in Ames, Iowa, and the contractor must also perform remote monitoring of the nitrogen supply tank to ensure adequate levels are maintained. The document outlines the procurement procedures under FAR Part 13 and emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards throughout the process.
Questions and Answers Solicitation 12639525Q0004.pdf
Nov 6, 2024, 11:12 PM UTC
The document outlines a solicitation (12639525Q0004) for Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, addressing questions posed by potential contractors by a specified deadline. Key points include that there is an incumbent contractor, but details like the contract number or contractor's name remain undisclosed. The solicitation confirms it is primarily for supply, specifically bulk liquid nitrogen used for laboratory purposes—not for human or animal consumption. It assures that no annual inspection is required for the tank and clarifies that delivery must maintain sufficient supply levels but will not be required on federal holidays. It emphasizes bidder compliance with relevant laws and regulations and allows for a scheduled site visit for observing delivery conditions. The document also clarifies that lack of past performance does not disqualify contractors from bidding and reiterates that liquid nitrogen, not compressed gas, is needed. Overall, the file responds to inquiries aimed at clarifying terms of the solicitation and directing contractors on the necessary compliance for participation, reflecting the procedural nature of government RFP processes.
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