NIGP 43042: Laboratory Gases: Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, etc.

NIGP 43042 Laboratory Gases: Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Etc. is an Item code covering industrial and laboratory-grade gases supplied in cylinders, bulk tanks, and microbulk systems to state and local agencies. State and local governments procure under this code for routine laboratory operations, medical oxygen delivery to health facilities, wastewater treatment plant oxygenation, fish hatchery operations, and specialized analytical testing. Recent solicitations show demand for ultra-high-purity helium and nitrogen (99.99% purity) in T-size cylinders, bulk liquid oxygen and argon tank systems with recurring delivery schedules, and refill and maintenance services for existing gas infrastructure. Issuing bodies include state environmental and health agencies, state university systems, county health departments, municipal water treatment and wastewater systems, and specialized state facilities such as fish hatcheries and forensic laboratories. Idaho Division of Veterans Services, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the City of Sanford, Florida appear as repeat buyers in the recent opportunity set.

Activity spans multiple states with notable concentration in Illinois, California, Idaho, Florida, and Georgia over the past two months. Representative recent opportunities include the Idaho Division of Veterans Services RFQ (Solicitation 1456) for bulk oxygen delivery, inspection, and equipment rental at the Idaho State Veterans Home—Post Falls facility with an October 15, 2026 quote deadline; the City of Sanford, Florida IFB for bulk liquid oxygen supply to its Water Treatment Plant due April 9, 2026 with quarterly delivery cycles and emergency eight-hour delivery capability; the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency IFB (27-532EPA-LAB53-B-53761) for ultra-high-purity helium, nitrogen, and liquid argon tank fills due September 10, 2026 with a five-year initial term; and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control IFB for specialty gas refill and maintenance services supporting microbulk tank systems at its Environmental Chemistry Laboratory due August 31, 2026. Illinois maintains an active cooperative purchasing vehicle through Joint Purchase Master Contracts for oxygen cylinder tanks and laboratory gas cylinder rentals, with change order notices extending incumbents through December 31, 2026 pending new competitive solicitations.