Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), is seeking a contractor to provide bulk liquid nitrogen through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The requirement involves supplying liquid nitrogen type II (LN2), grade B, 99.5% pure, class 1 oil free, with quantities ranging between 60,000-140,000 gallons. The contract will require routine bulk liquid nitrogen delivery to a 140,000-gallon storage tank, maintaining a minimum 25% capacity, with deliveries occurring two or more times monthly and 24-hour pre-notification. The government intends to award the contract to the responsible contractor submitting the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. The solicitation is set to be posted with a response deadline of March 26, 2025, and contractors are advised to periodically check the website for potential amendments.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting businesses in the Industrial Gas Manufacturing (NAICS 325120) sector. The contract will span six years, from April 28, 2025, to April 27, 2030, with multiple ordering periods and potential requirements for up to 22 additional dewars beyond the facility's existing seven. The contractor may need to provide daily dewar rentals (estimated 150 days) and emergency liquid nitrogen Dewar fills. The total contract value is anticipated to be between $20,000 and $250,000 over the contract period. The procurement will involve firm-fixed-price delivery orders, and the contractor's pricing must include all associated costs for furnishing and performing the work in a complete and acceptable manner. Potential bidders should carefully review the solicitation documents and be prepared to meet the specific technical and logistical requirements of the NBAF facility.