Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental and Refill
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotations for Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental and Refill services for the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price for a base year plus four option years. Quotations are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of liquid nitrogen (N2) supply and associated services, including ongoing maintenance support, quality control, and resupply for a 525-gallon Liquid Nitrogen system. Key tasks include:
- Providing approximately 425 standard cubic feet (FTS) of liquid nitrogen monthly.
- On-going maintenance support for the liquid nitrogen system.
- Ensuring quality control and timely resupply based on operational demands.
- Tank rental and liquid nitrogen delivery for 12 months per period.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, plus four option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 325120)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, by 1600 CT
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34945
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted by the deadline and include the company's SAM UEI Number. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offers must meet all requirements, demonstrate acceptable past performance, and be technically acceptable. Offers higher in price than the LPTA offeror will not be evaluated.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0349) for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). A 550-gallon tank belonging to Airgas is currently at the location.