Bulk Liquid Nitrogen

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requires bulk liquid nitrogen for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) located in Manhattan, KS. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 12639525Q0054, is classified under NAICS code 325120 for Industrial Gas Manufacturing and PSC 6830 for Compressed and Liquefied Gases. The government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract featuring firm-fixed-price delivery orders. The contractor must provide all necessary work and materials, with total pricing accounting for all costs required to perform the contract in a complete and acceptable manner.

This pre-solicitation notice is designated as a small business set-aside (SBA). The notice was published on March 17, 2025, and most recently updated on April 11, 2025, with a response deadline of March 26, 2025. Contractual information and specifications are managed by Jason L. Wilking at the USDA APHIS MRPBS office. Supporting documentation for the requirement includes two attachments: the initial RFQ issued on March 17, 2025, and Amendment 01 issued on March 21, 2025.