Small Purchase with Sole-Source Conditions - Argon & Carbon Dioxide Cylinders

S.J. Smith Company, Inc. (V00000485) was awarded an open market small purchase contract by Western Illinois Correctional Center in Illinois on June 24, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract value totals $195.00 and covers the provision of industrial gases and associated services. The primary deliverables consist of two argon/carbon dioxide gas cylinders of different capacities (382 cubic feet and 135 cubic feet), along with cylinder maintenance and hazardous materials handling charges.

The contract encompasses four line items: an argon/carbon dioxide 382 cubic feet cylinder at $101.82, an argon/carbon dioxide 135 cubic feet cylinder at $73.46, a cylinder maintenance fee at $12.50, and a hazardous materials charge at $8.00. The six-day performance period from award through June 30, 2026 indicates these are consumable supplies required for facility operations. As an open market small purchase, this contract was procured through simplified acquisition procedures appropriate for the low dollar value.