Sources Sought Notice for bulk gases, cylinders, and nitrogen gas tank rentals

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to determine market capabilities for bulk gases, cylinders, and nitrogen gas tank rentals for its Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL) in Kansas. The agency is seeking potential contractors under NAICS code 325120 who can provide high-purity gases including bulk nitrogen at 99.998% purity, 5.0 ultrahigh purity helium cylinders, and 5.0 purity argon cylinders. Technical requirements include maintaining a 900-gallon bulk nitrogen tank with telemetry, conducting annual inspections, ensuring a 130 psi pressure supply, and delivering cylinder gases within 48 hours. Interested contractors must submit responses via email to jharris@usgs.gov by December 17, 2024, at 1700 EST. This is a market survey to assess industry interest and capability, and is not a formal solicitation.

The notice welcomes responses from all business types, including small businesses, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, and large businesses, with no specific set-aside designated. Current cost structures include monthly demurrage of $3.87 per packaged gas cylinder and $449.69 for the bulk nitrogen system, with product costs at $0.889 per 100 CFT for bulk nitrogen, $80.52 for AR 5.0 UHP-T cylinders, and $183.90 for HE 5.0 UH-T cylinders. While specific award values are not disclosed, the detailed technical requirements suggest a comprehensive and potentially significant procurement effort. The solicitation indicates a need for a reliable gas supply with precise specifications, targeting contractors who can meet the USGS Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory's specialized research requirements. All costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought notice will be the responsibility of the contractors.