# Bulk Gas

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12305b24q0110

- Solicitation number: 12305B24Q0110
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Airgas Usa, LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Nea Aao Acq/Per Prop (12305B)
- NAICS: 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied
- Place of performance: Geneva, New York
- County: Ontario County (FIPS 36069). https://abierto.us/counties/ontario-county-ny-36069
- City: Geneva. https://abierto.us/cities/geneva-ny-3628640
- First posted: July 1, 2024
- Last posted: July 1, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/991755538eec47a28fcfc221614aa794/view

## Description

**PSC 6830 – Gases:**

**Compressed and Liquefied NAICS:** 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0110 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05, May 22, 2024. (iv) NA (v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). (vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) located in Geneva, NY requires a Contractor to provide compressed gases.

See attached Specifications. (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: 630 W. North St., Geneva, NY 14456 and is FOB destination. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.

Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing each gas with description, quantity, estimated number of replacements per estimated number provided, total price based on estimated quantities given and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Items delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs, including any tank rental/moorage fees, delivery or hazmat fees if applicable. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Place of Manufacture for each gas.

**REJECTION OF QUOTATION:** Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL above items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

**DISCUSSIONS:** The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. (xv) Quotes are due on 7/8/2024 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov. (xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 7/5/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Airgas Usa, LLC (UEI W4D2BU3BXLK7)
- Contract: 12305B24D0008
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 12305B24Q0110 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 12305B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_12305B24D0008_12H2/


## Publications

- July 1, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 5c3416e73e52418286f7b23bf340f53a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5c3416e73e52418286f7b23bf340f53a/view
- July 1, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 991755538eec47a28fcfc221614aa794. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/991755538eec47a28fcfc221614aa794/view

## Points of contact

- Elizabeth Wilson, elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov

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