Solicitation - Fire Suppression Clean Agent

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking to procure four 55-gallon containers of Novec 1230 fire suppression clean agent. This is a brand name or equal requirement solicited through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, and award will be made on a best value basis. Offerors must demonstrate technical compliance with the detailed product specifications and provide pricing for the line items. Quotations are due by April 1, 2024, and the delivery is required within eight weeks of order placement to NIST's facilities in Boulder, Colorado or Gaithersburg, Maryland.

This procurement is identified by Solicitation Number NB1840002401278 and is assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325188 (All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) and Product Service Code (PSC) 46 10 (Fire Fighting Equipment and Supplies). No incumbent contractor information is provided, and the total procurement value is not specified. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, indicating a relatively low-value contract opportunity.