UNSPSC 12142112: Liquid argon
Commodity
Code facts
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | California | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 0 | 1 |
NIGP codes for 12142112
Definition
Liquid argon is a cryogenic fluid, argon in a liquid state at an extremely low temperature.
About UNSPSC 12142112
UNSPSC 12142112 Liquid argon, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of ultra-high-purity industrial and laboratory gases delivered as bulk liquids or in pressurized cylinders to support water treatment, forensic analysis, welding programs, emergency management, and scientific research. Issuing bodies span state environmental and emergency management agencies, county forensic institutes, community colleges, and municipal water utilities, with repeat activity from Illinois state agencies (the Environmental Protection Agency and Emergency Management Agency) and Texas statewide procurement. The work solicited includes delivery of cryogenic liquids in large-volume tanks or Dewars, cylinder rental and exchange services, emergency same-day or 24-hour response protocols, equipment maintenance and inspection, and hazmat handling and certification compliance. A five-year contract term with renewal options is typical; suppliers must carry $1 million general liability and comply with state certifications, DOT hazmat regulations, and often domestic-product preferences or applicable USP and CGA standards.
Recent opportunities cluster in Illinois, Texas, Florida, California, Oregon, and Kansas. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency posted an IFB on July 15, 2026 (due July 30, 2026) for argon, helium, and nitrogen gases with two-business-day delivery to its Springfield laboratory and a five-year initial term. Collin College in Texas solicited welding materials and supplies through an ITB (FY2024-ITB-020, due March 19, 2024) with an estimated annual volume of approximately $400,000 and multi-vendor award structure emphasizing purchase price, quality, and references. The State of Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division conducted an RFI on March 25, 2026 for a comprehensive statewide industrial-gas delivery contract spanning 129 to 137 line items and all 25 TxDOT highway districts, with an anticipated five-year term and mandatory adoption by state agencies. The City of Wichita, Kansas, issued an RFB in April 2026 for NSF-certified liquid carbon dioxide (840 tons annually combined across two water treatment plants). The State of Oregon Department of State Police solicited a service contract (RFQ, posted February 6, 2026, due March 11, 2026) for laboratory-gas cylinder delivery with a $250,000 not-to-exceed cap and five-year term.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 12142112?
UNSPSC 12142112 is Liquid argon, a commodity in UNSPSC 12000000, Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 12142112?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 12142112 posted in the last 90 days are Illinois (3), California (1) and Georgia (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 12142112?
UNSPSC 12142112 maps to 1 NIGP code, 43042 Laboratory Gases: Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, etc.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 12142112?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 12142112 is CHANGE ORDER NOTICE - JPMC Oxygen Cylinder Tanks and Rentals from Illinois, posted September 11, 2026.
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