LIQUID HELIUM Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1333ND25QNB190001
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6830 Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Derrick Fletcher derrick.fletcher@nist.gov
- Tony Schmidt tony.schmidt@nist.gov (303) 497-3141
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a contractor to provide liquid helium services at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus through a performance-based service contract. The solicitation requires delivery of liquid helium in various sized dewars, including scheduled and emergency delivery services across multiple building locations. NIST will evaluate proposals on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with past performance being a key evaluation factor. Potential contractors must demonstrate delivery capability, technical competence, and competitive pricing. Critical dates for this opportunity include January 13, 2025, as the deadline for submission of questions, with proposals due by 3:30 pm EST on January 29, 2025, and an anticipated contract award on or about February 24, 2025.
This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120 with a size standard of 1,200 employees, targeting industrial gas manufacturing firms. The incumbent contractor is Airgas USA LLC from Independence, Ohio. The contract will have a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with two potential one-year option periods and a possible six-month extension. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the solicitation anticipates annual liquid helium volumes between 50,000-65,000 liters across multiple building locations at the Gaithersburg campus. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement, with line items for recurring delivery services, dewar rental, and emergency delivery services, allowing the government discretion in ordering additional services as needed.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE (Post Q and A)
Solicitation Number: 1333ND25QNB190001
Title: LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, MD (Multiple Building Locations)
Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Building 101
Classification Code:
6830 – GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED
NAICS Code:
325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Description(s):
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 13.105, utilizing the format in subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus in Maryland. This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (authorized under FAR 13.5), for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory delivery of liquid helium, scheduled and unscheduled, and dewar rental services.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for recurring delivery services and dewar rental services, with emergency delivery service contract line items for additional delivery services. Additional delivery services may be ordered at the discretion of the Government.
This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the NIST will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.
This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with FAR 13.104 using a NAICS code of 325120. This procurement is a full and open competitive, process in accordance with FAR 6.101. The NAICS code for this project is 325120, “Industrial Gas Manufacturing,” and the size standard is 1,200 employees.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services pursuant to Part 12 and FAR Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable offer to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the Request for Proposals. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award.
The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025, with two (2) one-year option periods. A FAR 52.217-8 extension Option will also be included.
- The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Proposals or “RFP”) is anticipated to be postedon Friday, January 3, 2025.
- Submission of questions is due Monday, January 13, 2025, No Later Than 12:00 pm EST.
- The Proposal Due Date is Wednesday, January 29, 2024, No Later Than 3:30 pm EST.
- Award is anticipated to be on or about Friday, February 24, 2025, with services starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).
The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
The incumbent contractor is:
AIRGAS USA LLC
6055 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD N STE 500
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2337
SAM UEI: W4D2BU3BXLK7
Contract# 1333ND21CNB190032
Update #3 ·
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE
Solicitation Number: 1333ND25QNB190001
Title: LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, MD (Multiple Building Locations)
Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Building 101
Classification Code:
6830 – GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED
NAICS Code:
325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Description(s):
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 13.105, utilizing the format in subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus in Maryland. This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (authorized under FAR 13.5), for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory delivery of liquid helium, scheduled and unscheduled, and dewar rental services.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for recurring delivery services and dewar rental services, with emergency delivery service contract line items for additional delivery services. Additional delivery services may be ordered at the discretion of the Government.
This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the NIST will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.
This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with FAR 13.104 using a NAICS code of 325120. This procurement is a full and open competitive, process in accordance with FAR 6.101. The NAICS code for this project is 325120, “Industrial Gas Manufacturing,” and the size standard is 1,200 employees.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services pursuant to Part 12 and FAR Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable offer to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the Request for Proposals. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award.
The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025, with two (2) one-year option periods. A FAR 52.217-8 extension Option will also be included.
- The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Proposals or “RFP”) is anticipated to be postedon Friday, January 3, 2025.
- Submission of questions is due Monday, January 13, 2025, No Later Than 12:00 pm EST.
- The Proposal Due Date is Wednesday, January 29, 2024, No Later Than 3:30 pm EST.
- Award is anticipated to be on or about Friday, February 24, 2025, with services starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).
The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
The incumbent contractor is:
AIRGAS USA LLC
6055 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD N STE 500
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2337
SAM UEI: W4D2BU3BXLK7
Contract# 1333ND21CNB190032
Update #2 ·
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE
Solicitation Number: 1333ND25QNB190001
Title: LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, MD (Multiple Building Locations)
Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Building 101
Classification Code:
6830 – GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED
NAICS Code:
325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Description(s):
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 13.105, utilizing the format in subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus in Maryland. This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (authorized under FAR 13.5), for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory delivery of liquid helium, scheduled and unscheduled, and dewar rental services.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for recurring delivery services and dewar rental services, with emergency delivery service contract line items for additional delivery services. Additional delivery services may be ordered at the discretion of the Government.
This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the NIST will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.
This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with FAR 13.104 using a NAICS code of 325120. This procurement is a full and open competitive, process in accordance with FAR 6.101. The NAICS code for this project is 325120, “Industrial Gas Manufacturing,” and the size standard is $1,200 employees.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services pursuant to Part 12 and FAR Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable offer to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the Request for Proposals. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award.
The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025, with two (2) one-year option periods. A FAR 52.217-8 extension Option will also be included.
- The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Proposals or “RFP”) is anticipated to be postedon Friday, January 3, 2025.
- Submission of questions is due Monday, January 13, 2025, No Later Than 12:00 pm EST.
- The Proposal Due Date is Wednesday, January 29, 2024, No Later Than 3:30 pm EST.
- Award is anticipated to be on or about Friday, February 24, 2025, with services starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).
The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
The incumbent contractor is:
AIRGAS USA LLC
6055 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD N STE 500
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2337
SAM UEI: W4D2BU3BXLK7
Contract# 1333ND21CNB190032
Update #1 ·
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE
Solicitation Number: 1333ND25QNB190001
Title: LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, MD (Multiple Building Locations)
Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Building 101
Classification Code:
6830 – GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED
NAICS Code:
325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Description(s):
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 13.105, utilizing the format in subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for LIQUID HELIUM Services at the Gaithersburg Campus in Maryland. This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (authorized under FAR 13.5), for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory delivery of liquid helium, scheduled and unscheduled, and dewar rental services.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for recurring delivery services and dewar rental services, with emergency delivery service contract line items for additional delivery services. Additional delivery services may be ordered at the discretion of the Government.
This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the NIST will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.
This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable in accordance with FAR 13.104 using a NAICS code of 325120. This procurement is a competitive, total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. The NAICS code for this project is 325120, “Industrial Gas Manufacturing,” and the size standard is $1,200 employees.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services pursuant to Part 12 and FAR Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable offer to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the Request for Proposals. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award.
The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025, with two (2) one-year option periods. A FAR 52.217-8 extension Option will also be included.
- The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Proposals or “RFP”) is anticipated to be postedon Friday, January 3, 2025.
- Submission of questions is due Monday, January 13, 2025, No Later Than 12:00 pm EST.
- The Proposal Due Date is Wednesday, January 29, 2024, No Later Than 3:30 pm EST.
- Award is anticipated to be on or about Friday, February 24, 2025, with services starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).
The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
The incumbent contractor is:
AIRGAS USA LLC
6055 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD N STE 500
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2337
SAM UEI: W4D2BU3BXLK7
Contract# 1333ND21CNB190032
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1333ND25QNB190001 A001 SF30.pdf | ||
| 1333ND25QNB190001 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice 2025 01 02.pdf | ||
| 1333ND25QNB190001 SF1449 Solicitation 2025 01 02.pdf | ||
| 1333ND25QNB190001 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice 2025 01 02.pdf | ||
| Service Wage Rates 2015-4269.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Helium Supply Services | Award Notice | |
| LIQUID HELIUM Services | Solicitation |
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