Description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing Industrial Grade Liquid Nitrogen supply services and Bulk Storage Tank rental for its San Juan Laboratory. The laboratory currently operates a 1,500-gallon capacity Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank Supply System and is looking to establish a five-year contract for uninterrupted liquid nitrogen supply and continued bulk storage tank rental services. The requirements include providing Industrial Grade Liquid Nitrogen at an estimated consumption of approximately 540 gallons per month, meeting specific purity criteria, and providing a Certificate of Analysis with each delivery. The vendor must also provide, maintain, and evaluate a Bulk Liquid Nitrogen Storage System with a minimum 1,500-gallon capacity with vaporization capability.
• The contract is expected to be for a period of one base year with four option years.
• The FDA is interested in identifying small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and other small business categories under NAICS Code 325120.
• Respondents are requested to submit a capabilities statement that addresses company information, technical capability, bulk storage tank capability, quality assurance, past performance, and pricing information.
• The FDA reserves the right to cancel this RFI at any time without obligation to respondents.