Bulk Liquid Nitrogen - Clay Center, NE
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to provide Bulk Liquid Nitrogen on an as-needed basis to Clay Center, Nebraska. This requirement supports a 1500-gallon nitrogen tank feeding a storage facility containing valuable genetic material. Deliveries are critical, with a 24-hour response for emergencies and 48 hours otherwise. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide bulk liquid nitrogen and rent a 1500-gallon nitrogen tank to the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, NE. Deliveries must be made within 48 hours of request, with emergency deliveries required within 24 hours. Initial delivery requires 50% of storage tanks (full) within one week of award, and the remaining 50% within two weeks. The liquid nitrogen supports scientific research for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price requirements contract.
- Duration: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, not to exceed five (5) years and six (6) months.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,200 employees.
- PSC: 6830 (Gases: Compressed And Liquefied).
- Place of Performance: USMARC, 844 Road 313, Clay Center, NE 68933.
- F.O.B.: Destination.
Submission & Evaluation
This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Offers will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability; if unacceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be considered. Quotes must include pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date. Applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria are detailed in "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions."
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 05:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 3, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tiffany Reval, Tiffany.Reval@usda.gov, 580-318-0321.
- Technical POC: Lauren Theer, lauren.theer@usda.gov, 402-762-4285.