Liquid Argon delivery services
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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 Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is soliciting quotes for Liquid Argon delivery services and microtank leasing in Bethesda, MD. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), required to support NSWCCD's metal additive manufacturing processes. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the installation and refill of a liquid argon micro bulk tank, along with associated delivery services. Key deliverables and specifications are:
- Installation and refill of a liquid argon micro bulk tank.
- Ultra high purity (UHP) liquid argon refills (99.999% purity).
- Associated service charges, including delivery, setup, testing, yearly lease, delivery charge, and HAZMAT charge.
- The micro bulk tank must have a 3000L capacity with a 5K vaporizer and line regulator.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years from the date of award.
- Initial BPA Order: Twelve (12) months following award.
- Yearly Lease for Follow-on Orders: Twelve (12) months following award.
- BPA Master Dollar Ceiling: $349,999.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Chemical Manufacturing)
- Business Size Standard: 1200 employees
Submission & Evaluation
The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email to steven.besanko@navy.mil. Quote packages must include a cover sheet with Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name and phone number), and Cage Code number.
- Questions Deadline: March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Site Visit
Site visits are available on March 2, 3, 5, and 6, 2026, between 9 AM and 1 PM EST. Interested parties should contact Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil to schedule a visit.
Timeline
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
- Response Date: March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST