Bulk Liquid Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Refill Services for the National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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 (LN?) and carbon dioxide (CO?) 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 [LN? and CO?/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 LN? and CO? supply supports research activities that require a dependable and continuous source of gas. An interruption in supply could adversely affect laboratory operations and,...