Specialty Lab Gases IDIQ

• 1001)     Air Breathing T 300 CF – Option Year 1
• 1002)     Argon 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 1
• 1003)     Argon Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 1
• 1004)     Argon Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 1
• 1005)     CO2 382ppm Balance N2 – Option Year 1
• 1006)     Helium 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 1
• 1007)     Hydrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 1
• 1008)     Nitrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 1
• 1009)     Nitrogen Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 1
• 1010)     Nitrogen Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 1
• 1011)     Oxygen 99.993% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 1
• 1012)     Propane Alum 7.3 Gallons (Forklift) – Option Year 1
• 1013)     Annual Demurrage Fee – Option Year 1

• 2001)     Air Breathing T 300 CF – Option Year 2
• 2002)     Argon 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 2
• 2003)     Argon Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 2
• 2004)     Argon Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 2
• 2005)     CO2 382ppm Balance N2 – Option Year 2
• 2006)     Helium 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 2
• 2007)     Hydrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 2
• 2008)     Nitrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 2
• 2009)     Nitrogen Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 2
• 2010)     Nitrogen Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 2
• 2011)     Oxygen 99.993% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 2
• 2012)     Propane Alum 7.3 Gallons (Forklift) – Option Year 2
• 2013)     Annual Demurrage Fee – Option Year 2

• 3001)     Air Breathing T 300 CF – Option Year 3
• 3002)     Argon 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 3
• 3003)     Argon Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 3
• 3004)     Argon Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 3
• 3005)     CO2 382ppm Balance N2 – Option Year 3
• 3006)     Helium 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 3
• 3007)     Hydrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 3
• 3008)     Nitrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 3
• 3009)     Nitrogen Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 3
• 3010)     Nitrogen Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 3
• 3011)     Oxygen 99.993% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 3
• 3012)     Propane Alum 7.3 Gallons (Forklift) – Option Year 3
• 3013)     Annual Demurrage Fee – Option Year 3

• 4001)     Air Breathing T 300 CF – Option Year 4
• 4002)     Argon 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 4
• 4003)     Argon Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 4
• 4004)     Argon Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 4
• 4005)     CO2 382ppm Balance N2 – Option Year 4
• 4006)     Helium 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 4
• 4007)     Hydrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 4
• 4008)     Nitrogen 99.999% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 4
• 4009)     Nitrogen Liquid LC180 350PSI – Option Year 4
• 4010)     Nitrogen Liquid LC240 350PSI – Option Year 4
• 4011)     Oxygen 99.993% UHP T 300CF – Option Year 4
• 4012)     Propane Alum 7.3 Gallons (Forklift) – Option Year 4
• 4013)     Annual Demurrage Fee – Option Year 4

Specifications:  See attached Technical Specifications.

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination.  Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 and will be identified in the contract.  The Government anticipates award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with Firm Fixed Price delivery orders.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 and the attached supplement to FAR 52.212-1. 

All responses shall be submitted electronically to [email protected].

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).  LPTA means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are:  (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced proposal will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price proposal is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced proposal is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Supplies will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. 

See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. 

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received no later than 4:00PM Central Daylight Time on March 13, 2023. 

Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00PM Central Standard Time on March 3, 2023.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.