Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental and Refill
SOL #: 1232SA26Q0349Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States
Place of Performance
Fort Pierce, FL
NAICS
Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)
PSC
Gases: Compressed And Liquefied (6830)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for Liquid Nitrogen Tank Rental and Refill Services for the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ), Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0349, seeks a contractor to provide liquid nitrogen (N2) supply and associated services. Key requirements include:
- Rental of liquid nitrogen tanks.
- Monthly supply of approximately 425 cubic feet of liquid nitrogen.
- Ongoing maintenance support for the 525-gallon liquid nitrogen system.
- Quality control and timely resupply of liquid nitrogen based on operational demands.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four additional option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing).
- Place of Performance: U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34945.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: April 1, 2026, by 1600 CT.
- Submission: Offers are requested in response to Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0349. Include your company's SAM UEI Number in the price quote. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offers must meet all requirements, have an acceptable past performance rating, and be technically acceptable.
- Contact: James Porter (james.porter@usda.gov). For SOW-specific questions, Dave Wood (772-216-6534).
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
People
Points of Contact
James PorterPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 20, 2026