Liquid Helium Supply
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5-B175-Q-00496-00
- Agency
-
Office of Science
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6830 Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Argonne National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking a liquid helium supplier for a contract spanning one base year and two option years. The solicitation requires vendors to provide liquid helium in various Dewar sizes (60, 100, 250, and 500 liters), with a minimum monthly supply of 7,000 liters. Potential suppliers must be an authorized Bureau of Land Management Federal Helium Supplier and comply with specific quality standards (MIL-PRF-27407C, type II). The evaluation will consider factors including price, delivery capabilities, demonstrated experience, and overall contractor qualifications. Key dates include a May 14, 2025, deadline for submitting questions, with proposal responses due by May 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to all qualified vendors. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, with estimated quantities including 3,700 liters for 100 LT Dewars and 1,000 liters each for 250 LT and 500 LT Dewars. Delivery locations are spread across multiple buildings in various areas of the Argonne National Laboratory campus in Lemont, Illinois. The contract requires deliveries on weekdays, with options for expedited delivery within 6 hours for an additional fee. Pricing must be firm-fixed, with unit prices submitted for evaluation, and proposals must include comprehensive documentation such as representations and certifications, country of origin details, and compliance with specific environmental, safety, and health requirements.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking Liquid Helium suppy for one base year and two option years. Please refer to the ANL-70 RFQ and Statement of Work, dated February 12, 2025, for further details.
If able to provide the liquid helium, please submit your proposal addressing the following requirements by May 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.
For any questions, please contact jdoria@anl.gov no later than May 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.
- Review of Instructions for Bidders, dated 05/09/2025
- Review of SOW,Liquid Helium Supply, dated 02/12/2025
- Review and acceptance of the ANL-71 COM Terms and Conditions
- Review and acceptance of the ANL-366M Onsite Supplemental Terms
- Executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation (Signed on Page 1)
- Proposal
- Complete Appendix C, Price Schedule dated 05/09/2025
- Country of Origin of quoted item - See ANL-70 for further definition
- Complete Reps & Certs, ANL-70A dated 01/13/2025
- Addendum 0001 - Review and Sign
Update #1 ·
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking Liquid Helium suppy for one base year and two option years. Please refer to the ANL-70 RFQ and Statement of Work, dated February 12, 2025, for further details.
If able to provide the liquid helium, please submit your proposal addressing the following requirements by May 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.
For any questions, please contact jdoria@anl.gov no later than May 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.
- Review of Instructions for Bidders, dated 05/09/2025
- Review of SOW,Liquid Helium Supply, dated 02/12/2025
- Review and acceptance of the ANL-71 COM Terms and Conditions
- Review and acceptance of the ANL-366M Onsite Supplemental Terms
- Executed ANL-70 Request for Quotation (Signed on Page 1)
- Proposal
- Complete Appendix C, Price Schedule dated 05/09/2025
- Country of Origin of quoted item - See ANL-70 for further definition
- Complete Reps & Certs, ANL-70A dated 01/13/2025
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix B Statement of Work Rev 2.docx | DOCX document | |
| Addendum 0001.doc | DOC document | |
| Appendix C - Price Schedule.xlsx.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| ANL-70A Reps and Certs Short-26-MAR-2025.PDF | ||
| ANL-366M (on-site mod risk)-01-OCT-2024.PDF | ||
| Appendix A-71COM-13-FEB-2023.PDF | ||
| ANL-70 Request for Quotation.doc | DOC document | |
| Appendix B Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document | |
| Instructions for Bidders.doc.doc | DOC document |
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