Blanket Purchase Agreement for Gas Ordering for RHD Morgantown

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is establishing one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to supply and deliver contractor-owned compressed gas cylinders. This procurement supports laboratory operations at the NIOSH Morgantown Campus in West Virginia. The scope includes providing various gases, such as Air, Helium, and Nitrogen, under a base year plus four option years. The government will evaluate quotes using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Unit prices must be fully burdened, as separate charges for cylinder rentals or delivery fees are not permitted. The total aggregate purchase limit is defined within the solicitation, and responses are due by June 9, 2026. This requirement involves providing compressed gases, cylinder rentals, and delivery services for NIOSH laboratory operations. The government intends to award BPAs for a base year and four option years using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Vendors must submit fully-burdened pricing that includes all fees in the unit costs. Provision of various gas types, including Air, Helium, and Nitrogen, to support laboratory research by the Field Studies Branch.