IDIQ Contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC) in New Orleans, LA is conducting market research to identify qualified small‑business (including HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, and Women‑Owned) firms capable of providing an IDIQ contract for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of assorted compressed gases and cylinders (e.g., Argon, CO₂, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and other specialty gases). The five‑year contract will support approximately 100 gas cylinders per month across five research units, requiring full‑service fills (inspection, testing, tagging, cleaning, and documentation) with delivery within seven business days and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. Offerors must submit a capabilities statement— not a proposal—by 5:00 PM CDT, May 1 2026, indicating NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) experience, small‑business certifications, and ability to provide an itemized price list (item number, gas type, purity, cylinder size, UOI, price per UOI, rental rates, etc.). All personnel must obtain a visitor badge for site access. In addition to technical capability, ARS seeks industry feedback on economic price adjustment (EPA) mechanisms for gas commodities. Respondents should address questions on pre‑set adjustment thresholds, reasonable annual increase/decrease limits, supporting market data, applicable price indexes (e.g., PPI categories), adjustment frequency, documentation practices, and potential impacts of upcoming FAR (RFO) and AGAR revisions. Responses will be used to shape future solicitation terms; no contract award or payment will result from this Sources‑Sought notice. Direct all submissions to Kerrie Hodges, kerrie.hodges@usda.gov.

Notice ID

011ed27085f44ce5858d3c6443d79038

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0421

NAICS Code

325120

Classification Code

8120