Liquid Argon delivery services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is soliciting quotes for Liquid Argon Microtank Leasing and Delivery Services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The requirement supports NSWCCD operations in Bethesda, MD. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide liquid argon microtank leasing and delivery services. Key requirements include:
- Installation of a liquid argon micro bulk tank with a 3000L capacity, 5K vaporizer, and line regulator.
- Ultra high purity (UHP) liquid argon refills, ensuring 99.999% purity.
- Associated service charges, including delivery, setup, testing, yearly lease, and HAZMAT charges. These services are essential for supporting metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: A 5-year BPA.
- BPA Master Dollar Ceiling: $349,999.
- Solicitation Number: N0016726Q9001U00002.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Chemical Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1200 employees.
- Questions Due: April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Evaluation factors include Price (all applicable costs) and Technical Capability (reflecting required specifications). The Government intends to award without discussions.
Quote packages must be emailed to steven.besanko@navy.mil and include a cover sheet with:
- Official Company Name
- Point of Contact (name and phone number)
- Cage Code number
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.