Liquid Argon (Tank, Lease, Ongoing Delivery Services) BPA
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for liquid argon microtank leasing and ongoing delivery services in Bethesda, MD. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 2, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCCD requires ultra high purity (UHP) liquid argon (99.999% purity) and the lease of a 3000L micro bulk tank with a 5K vaporizer and line regulator. Services include:
- Delivery of liquid argon.
- Yearly lease of the microtank.
- Delivery and hazmat charges.
- Setup and testing of the microtank. Deliveries are requested within two weeks of notification, with potential for sooner accommodation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: 5 years from the BPA award date, or until the BPA ceiling is reached.
- Estimated Value: The BPA master dollar ceiling is $349,999.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Business Size Standard: 1200 employees).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to steven.besanko@navy.mil.
- Quote Package Requirements: A cover sheet providing Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name and phone number), and Cage Code number.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical (meeting required specifications).
- Award Intent: The Government intends to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All applicable FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are incorporated. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT) through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.