Liquid Nitrogen Delivery and Storage

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking a vendor to provide liquid nitrogen delivery and storage services for its Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida. The solicitation (RFQ #1232SA25Q0129) is seeking a firm-fixed price purchase order for monthly liquid nitrogen delivery and storage tank rental. Key contract requirements include delivering up to 45,000 Standard Cubic Feet of liquid nitrogen monthly that meets SEMI C59-1104 Grade 4.8 purity standards, and renting a 500-gallon storage tank with specific technical specifications like switchable heat exchangers and remote monitoring equipment. The contract will be awarded on a Best Value basis, evaluating vendors based on technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing. Quotes are due by 3:00 pm Mountain Time on June 12, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to frank.palmer@usda.gov.

The procurement is unrestricted and categorized under NAICS Code 325120 with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees. The contract has a 12-month performance period with deliveries restricted to 7:30 am to 4:00 pm local time, excluding federal holidays. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide quotes valid for at least 60 days. The storage tank rental will require 24/7 emergency response capability, with trained personnel available within 2 hours of notification. Payment will be processed through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform. Vendors must also complete a Buy American Certificate, detailing the domestic content of end products and components. The place of performance is the USDA Horticultural Research Laboratory located in Fort Pierce, Florida.