Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental and Refill

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for providing liquid nitrogen (N2) and associated services to the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory.

• Provision of approximately 425 standard cubic feet (FTS) of liquid nitrogen monthly.

• Ongoing maintenance support for a 525-gallon Liquid Nitrogen (N2) system.

• Quality control services.

• Liquid N2 product resupply based on operational demands.

• Tank rental services.

• Place of Delivery: U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34945.

• The contract prefers a Base plus Four Option Year structure.

• Tank rental for 12 months, with delivery on or around 5/1/2026.

• Liquid Nitrogen Delivery for 12 months, with delivery on or around 5/1/2026.

• The contractor must provide ongoing maintenance, quality control, and resupply of liquid nitrogen.

• Submit a price quote for the total yearly amount for the base year and each option year.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rental and refill of liquid nitrogen tanks. The government is procuring these services to support operations at the SEA U.S. Horticultural Research Lab.

• Liquid Nitrogen tank rental.

• Liquid Nitrogen tank refill services.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027 (Base Period), with four additional Option Years.

• Delivery Date: 05/01/2026.

• Quotations are due by close of business on 04/01/2026.

• Offers will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method.

• Technical acceptability includes meeting all solicitation requirements and having an acceptable past performance rating.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference and by full text, covering various aspects of contracting, compliance, and representations.

• The document does not explicitly state a small business set-aside, but it does include numerous clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone concerns, SDVOSB concerns, and EDWOSB concerns, indicating potential eligibility considerations.

• Offerors must submit a fully completed and signed SF18, along with a contractor quote pricing document.

• All amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at sam.gov.

• Offerors must have an active UEI Sam registration.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure ongoing maintenance support, quality control, and liquid nitrogen (N2) product resupply for a 525-gallon Liquid Nitrogen system based on operational demands at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory.

• Provide on-going maintenance support for the Liquid Nitrogen system.

• Ensure quality control for the system.

• Resupply liquid nitrogen product based on USHRL operational demands.

• Tank rental for 12 months.

• Liquid Nitrogen delivery.

• Place of Delivery: U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34945.

• Delivery Schedule (Base Year): 12 months of tank rental and 12 months of liquid nitrogen delivery, commencing on 5/1/2026 or soon thereafter.

• Contract Type: Prefer a Base plus Four Option Year Contract.

• Submit a price quote for the total yearly amount for the base year and each option year.

• Quantity: Approximately 425 FTS monthly.

• Unit Type: Standard cubic feet (FTS) per month.

• Tank rental per month.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure liquid nitrogen (N2) supply and associated services for the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory.

• Provide approximately 425 cubic feet of liquid nitrogen monthly.

• Include ongoing maintenance support for the 525-gallon liquid nitrogen system.

• Ensure quality control and resupply of liquid nitrogen based on operational demands.

• Tank rental is included.

• Not explicitly detailed, but implies timely resupply based on operational demands.

• Place of Delivery: U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34945.

• Delivery Schedule (Base Year): Tank rental and liquid nitrogen delivery are scheduled to commence on 5/1/2026 or soon thereafter, for a duration of 12 months.

• Contract Type: A base year plus four option year contract is preferred.

• Submit a price quote for the total yearly amount for the base year and each option year.

• Dave Wood: 772-216-6534

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rental and refill of liquid nitrogen tanks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is procuring these services.

• Rental of liquid nitrogen tanks.

• Refill services for the rented tanks.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027 (Base Period).

• The contract will include a base period plus four option years.

• Delivery Date: 05/01/2026.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5a) by close of business on 04/01/2026 at 1600 CT.

• Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method.

• Offers must meet all requirements, have an acceptable past performance rating, and be technically acceptable.

• Offers higher in price than the LPTA offeror will not be evaluated.

• The document indicates "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE" in Block 1.

• Several clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, and WOSB are included, suggesting potential for set-asides or specific considerations.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference and by full text, covering various aspects of contracting, representations, and certifications.

• Attachment 01 is the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).