Up to 3, 000 Liters of He3 > 99. 9 %
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR331436
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325180 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy, specifically Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking to procure up to 3,000 liters of Helium-3 (He-3) gas with greater than 99.9% isotopic purity. The solicitation requires the He-3 to meet stringent material specifications, including a maximum tritium content of 5 x 10^6 Ci/mL and strict limits on impurities such as oxygen, nitrogen, and other compounds. Potential suppliers must complete Step 1 of the ORNL Buy registration process to submit proposals, which are due by December 16, 2024. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical specifications, with proposals to be submitted separately through the SAP Ariba system. The estimated award date is December 31, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the most responsible offeror who can deliver the specified He-3 gas with the required purity and packaging standards.
There are no set-aside designations for this solicitation, making it open to all qualified vendors. The contract will be managed by UT-Battelle, LLC under Department of Energy contract DE-AC05-00OR22725, with the place of performance located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Pricing must be quoted in USD per liter for quantities up to 3,000 liters, with freight terms varying between domestic (F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid) and international (DAP Incoterms 2020) suppliers. The He-3 must be packaged in DOT-compliant B30 aluminum cylinders with specific dimensions and a CGA718 valve type. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is classified under the NAICS category 325180 for Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing and PSC category 8120 for Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders. Suppliers must ensure their He-3 meets the detailed material and packaging specifications outlined in the attached technical document.
Notice text
Up to 3,000 Liters of He3 > 99.9 %
Purchase of Helium-3 (He-3)
Purity: > 99.9%
Quantity: 3,000 Liters
Tritium Content – The Company cannot accept He-3 if the tritium content is greater than 5 x 106 µCi/mL.
Material and Packaging specifications are found in the accompanying specification document titled "Attachment 1- Specification - He-3 99.9 Percent - 10-24-2024"
Interested parties will need to complete Step 1 of the ORNL Buy registration process to be able to respond and submit proposals.
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