Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source: AIP Lab CO2 Cylinders 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Airgas for CO2 gas cylinders required by the CDC Arctic Investigations Program (AIP) Lab in Anchorage, Alaska. This action is critical for the lab's operations, which have relied on Airgas for the past decade due to their unique ability to meet cylinder size and local delivery requirements in the area. This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source under FAR 13.106-1(b). Responses from other sources will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by March 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The BPA will cover the procurement of 4 x 50lb CO2 gas cylinders, including delivery, replacement, and refills on an as-needed basis. The contractor must be commercially licensed and certified to handle, transport, and dispose of CO2, possessing applicable licenses such as Alaska DOT motor carrier licenses and permits for medical, specialty, and industrial gases. Contractor personnel must be skilled in safe delivery practices and provide necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Performance Standards
CO2 purity must meet a minimum of medical grade (≥99.5%), maintaining required concentrations (5-12%) within incubators.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: CDC Arctic Investigations Program Laboratory, 4055 Tudor Centre Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508.
- Period of Performance: Deliveries during government operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AKST).
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responses received within 10 days of issuance will be considered by the government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Orders will be placed via individual CDC Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions; telephone or verbal orders are not authorized. The vendor must be able to provide 50lb CO2 gas cylinders and refills. Responses should be emailed to the contract specialist at zus0@cdc.gov.