Compressed Lab Gas

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Public Health Laboratory. The IFB is seeking pricing and a contract for Compressed Laboratory Gas - Cylinders and Micro-Bulk. The IFB outlines detailed requirements for various types of compressed gases, including nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, air, carbon dioxide, and methane/argon mixes, specifying cylinder sizes, purity levels, and other technical specifications. It also includes requirements for micro-bulk gases, including argon and nitrogen, and associated rental/demurrage charges. The bid opening date is December 16, 2021, and the anticipated contract start date is February 15, 2022, with the initial term being one year and the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms. Prospective Contractors must bid on all lines within a group to be considered, and the State reserves the right to order in any quantity.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The provided documents do not indicate any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available documentation also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.