Gas Cylinders and Liquid Nitrogen/Helium Supply

The Ames Laboratory is seeking a reliable source for compressed scientific gases, including liquid nitrogen and liquid helium.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


General
Open (active)
RFP-A27-0308
Jul 21, 2026 09:00 PM
Jun 16, 2026 02:52 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Madeline Harris
+15152949115
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The Ames Laboratory requires a reliable source for high-quality compressed scientific gases, as well as liquid nitrogen and liquid helium on an as-needed basis. The supplier will be responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and logistics for the delivery and removal of gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen, and liquid helium. The scope includes various types and grades of gases such as Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Propane, and specialized mixtures. The supplier will also manage refilling of bulk nitrogen and helium tanks and provide an e-commerce website for order placement. Deliveries are expected within one week of purchase order release, with expedited options available. Cylinders must be leak-free upon delivery. The supplier will also provide barcode scanning capability and software for tracking cylinder inventory and demurrage charges. Valve replacement and hydrostatic testing for supplier-owned cylinders will be managed by the supplier.

Classification Codes
NAICS325120Industrial Gas Manufacturing
PSC8120Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders
Smart Codes
gas cylindersliquid nitrogenliquid helium
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Jul 02, 2026 12:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Jul 21, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Submission Due Date
Aug 06, 2026 12:00 PM-Anticipated Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability
  • Automobile Liability
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