SOLICITATION NOTICE
68 -- Liquid Nitrogen to Autofill
- Notice Date
- 4/16/2025 11:16:52 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 325120
— Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD BETHESDA MD 20817 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20817
- Solicitation Number
- 75N94025Q00063
- Response Due
- 4/23/2025 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/24/2025
- Point of Contact
- GRIFFIN, VERNE L, Phone: 3015947730, Kimesha Leake
- E-Mail Address
-
verne.griffin@nih.gov, Kimesha.leake@nih.gov
(verne.griffin@nih.gov, Kimesha.leake@nih.gov)
- Description
- COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION WORKFORM Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Date: April 16, Year: 2025 Contracting Office Zip Code: 20892 Classification Code: 6830 Contracting Office Address: 6710B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 Subject/Title: Liquid Nitrogen to Autofill Freezer Storage Tanks Maintenance Proposed Solicitation Number: NICHD75N94025Q00063 Closing Response Date: 4/26/2025 Contact Point: Verne Griffin, Business Opportunity Specialist Contract Award and Solicitation Number: TBD Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD Contract Line Item Number(s): Contractor Award Date: TBD Contractor Name: TBD Description: The solicitation number is NICHD-75N94025Q00063 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 effective 1-17-2025. The associated NAICS code is 325120 with a size standard of 1000. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13. The Contractor Requirements are listed below: Background: The mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is to conduct and support medical research and research training and to disseminate science-based information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, to improve people�s health and quality of life. Scope Task Area 1 � Checking Liquid Nitrogen levels in Storage Tanks twice a week and refill as needed. Two tanks are located across from Bldg. 8AB104 Task Area 2 - Checking Liquid Nitrogen levels in Storage Tanks twice a week and refill as needed. Two tanks are located in Bldg. 14A cold storage room alcove. This is a base + four option periods order. Base: 5/1/25 � 4/30/26 OP 1: 5/1/26 � 4/30/27 OP 2: 5/1/27 � 4/30/28 OP 3: 5/1/28 � 4/30/29 OP 4: 5/1/29 � 4/30/30 The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items, is applicable. Award will be made to the contractor providing the most advantageous quote to the Government. Technical factors and price considered. The vendor is expected to have a level sensor that can be accessed remotely, both by the vendor and the project officer. The tank pressure must be maintained to ensure an uninterrupted flow of nitrogen gas for the building. In the unusual case of a pre-scheduled delivery or call-in request for a fill, the vendor is expected to fill within 2 business days. Technical factors outweigh cost. The contractor will be evaluated on their ability to provide the product to the specifications as stated on the solicitation and shall be required to provide required service with certification from the OEM. (x) FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications � Commercial Items, is applicable. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. (xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders � Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Including the following clauses and Prohibitions: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-19, Child Labor�Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-1, Buy American�Supplies (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable. (xv) Offers shall be submitted via email to verne.griffin@nih.gov. The due date for receipt of offers is 9:00 am Eastern Time on April 23, 2025 Place of Contract Performance: National Institute of Health, NIDDK 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 Set-aside Status: Yes
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- Record
- SN07411551-F 20250418/250416230054 (samdaily.us)
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