IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders

The USDA is issuing an Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract for the supply of assorted compressed gases and cylinders to support Commodity Utilization Research in New Orleans, LA. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside and is being conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12. Vendors must submit price quotations for the listed gas cylinder SKUs; the contract will allow the USDA to order varying quantities over the contract period as needs arise. • IDIQ framework – no fixed quantity, orders placed as needed. • Small‑business set‑aside – only firms meeting SBA size standards (≤1,200 employees) may compete. • Commodity Utilization Research location: New Orleans, LA. • Supplies include a range of high‑pressure, specialty, and CO₂ cylinders (e.g., U430, U530, U537, etc.). • Quotations are the sole method of solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.