Bulk Liquid Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Refill Services for the National Cancer Institute (NCI)view on SAM.gov

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) requires uninterrupted refill and delivery services for bulk liquid nitrogen (LN₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) used in support of laboratory and research operations at its Bethesda, Maryland facilities. These gases are essential to ongoing scientific activities. Liquid nitrogen is required for applications that may include cryogenic storage and preservation of biological materials, specimens, cells, and other research materials. Carbon dioxide is required for laboratory applications that may include the operation of incubators and other research equipment. The requirement includes the delivery and replenishment of bulk gases into the existing storage systems serving NCI laboratories, together with the associated services necessary to maintain a reliable supply. 3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value). POP: 10/15/2026 - 10/14/2027 The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, supplies, technical support, and other resources necessary to provide a safe, reliable, and uninterrupted supply of the required gases. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs NCI proposes acquiring these services from Roberts Oxygen Company, Inc. Roberts Oxygen currently provides [LN₂ and CO₂/bulk gas] refill services to the NCI Bethesda facilities and is familiar with the existing bulk storage equipment, delivery locations, site-access requirements, delivery procedures, and operational needs associated with these systems. Roberts Oxygen is the only source reasonably available to meet NCI's immediate requirement without unacceptable disruption and risk to ongoing laboratory operations. The bulk LN₂ and CO₂ supply supports research activities that require a dependable and continuous source of gas. An interruption in supply could adversely affect laboratory operations and, depending on the affected equipment and duration of the interruption, could place temperature-sensitive or environmentally controlled research materials at risk. The existing bulk-gas infrastructure at the NCI Bethesda location is currently configured for and serviced by Roberts Oxygen. Transitioning this requirement to another supplier would require NCI to determine the compatibility of the alternate supplier's equipment and delivery methods with the existing system and could require equipment changes, tank replacement or exchange, inspections, coordination of installation and removal activities, site preparation, safety reviews, and/or temporary service arrangements. Such a transition could create a period during which reliable gas service cannot be assured. Because LN₂ and CO₂ support ongoing laboratory operations, NCI cannot accept an interruption or degradation in service while a new supplier mobilizes, installs or exchanges equipment, and establishes delivery service. Roberts Oxy…