Compressed Gases

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking quotes for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide compressed gases to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a comprehensive range of compressed gases including CO2, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, argon, acetylene, and various gas mixtures in multiple cylinder sizes and grades. Quotes are due by December 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST, with the government intending to award a single contract based on the best overall value. The evaluation criteria will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with offerors required to submit quotes for all line items. Vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications, including delivery requirements, cylinder ownership, and labeling standards outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325120 with a size standard of 1,200 employees. The contract period will span five years, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, with an estimated minimum value of $20,000 and a maximum value of $250,000. The pricing sheet includes 26 different compressed gas products and related services, with annual estimated usage quantities ranging from 1 to 500 units per product. Additional services required include 24-hour rush delivery, off-route delivery charges, cylinder rental, and re-qualification testing per Department of Transportation regulations. The place of performance is the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories located in Ames, Iowa, with delivery specified as FOB destination.