SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Research, Education, and Economics

Agricultural Research Service

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Specifications

Title: Liquid Nitrogen

Requirement: Liquid Nitrogen supply for one year (Oct. 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2016), with the option for two one-year extensions (two option years).

Liquid Nitrogen must be:

• Type II = liquid

• Class B = 99.998% pure nitrogen by volume

Quantity:

• Base Year: Approximately 340 tons (28.3 tons monthly)

• Option Year 1: Approximately 345 tons (28.75 tons monthly)

• Option Year 2: Approximately 350 tons (29.2 tons monthly)

Delivery:

• All liquid nitrogen orders must be delivered within 72 hours of a call being placed

• On average, one order is place per month

Additional Information:

• The proposed price per ton is fixed for the year and will apply no matter what quantity is ordered during that year.

• The liquid nitrogen tank is owned by the Government (no tank rental is needed).

o Tank capacity is roughly 13,000 gallons.

Period of Performance:

• Base Year: October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016

• Option Year 1: October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017

• Option Year 2: October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018

Location:

USDA, ARS, PA

National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation 1111 South Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80521