Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

This solicitation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks quotations to supply approximately 1 million pounds of technical grade liquid carbon dioxide per year to its storage tank in Gaithersburg, Maryland, as well as associated telemetry services. Offerors must propose firm fixed pricing to fill the government's 52,000 pound tank to maintain levels between 20-40% capacity on an as-needed basis, with pricing proposed on a per pound basis for carbon dioxide and fixed annual prices for remote telemetry monitoring through a contractor website. Proposals are due by August 7, 2023 and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance.

This requirement has a total set-aside for woman-owned small businesses. The primary NAICS code is 424710 and PSC code is 6810. The period of performance is one base year plus four one-year options, with delivery required within 72 hours of order placement and compliance with all security and safety procedures for campus access. The acquisition has an estimated value between $250,000-$500,000 annually and performance will be at the National Institute of Standards and Technology campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.