Liquid Nitrogen Plant

NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research is procuring one Liquid Nitrogen Plant through this Request for Quote, specifically seeking a Bluefors LNP10 model (Part number LNP010035BA5H0000) with a high altitude air compressor. The equipment must meet stringent specifications including a 10 L/Day production rate, capability to operate above 10,000 feet elevation, 35-liter Dewar capacity, and 98% nitrogen purity to support operations at the NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory. The solicitation employs a best-value tradeoff evaluation process where non-price factors carry more weight than price, with evaluation focusing on equipment compatibility and performance using confidence ratings. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) and PSC 3655 (Gas Generating And Dispensing Systems). Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer by September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern time, with the government anticipating selection of the best-suited offeror from initial responses without further exchanges.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) with a size standard of 1,200 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract does not specify award values or budget ranges, leaving pricing determination to the competitive quote process. The procurement involves a single unit of specialized laboratory equipment designed for high-altitude operations, with delivery required to the NOAA facility in Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Performance will take place at the NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory, which operates at elevations exceeding 10,000 feet, necessitating the specialized high-altitude air compressor component. The government strongly encourages offerors to submit their best technical solutions and pricing in their initial submissions, indicating an expectation for immediate award decisions based on the competitive responses received.