gas tank supplier

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued this solicitation number D-26-L5-0013 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The DEA's mission includes ensuring the safety and compliance of controlled substances, which necessitates reliable suppliers for gas tanks used in various applications. This solicitation aims to procure gas tank supplies to meet operational requirements. Work Details The DEA requires a gas tank supplier to provide the following gases and specifications: - Helium USP, Size K: 4 cylinder fills per month (48/year) - Helium UHP, Size 300: 2 cylinder fills per month (24/year) - Nitrogen NF, Size K: 14 cylinder fills per month (168/year) - Nitrogen UHP, Size 300: 4 cylinder fills per year (as needed) - Liquid Nitrogen (industrial), Size 230 L: 9 cylinders per year - Hydrogen UHP, Size K: 10 cylinder fills per year (as needed) - Argon UHP, Size 300: 2 cylinders per year (as needed) - Compressed Air (medical), Size K: 10 cylinders per year (as needed). Additionally, the supplier must account for extra costs such as demurrage for rental cylinders, pickup/delivery charges ($32/year), fuel surcharge ($32/year), cylinder testing or surcharges ($2), and safety & compliance fees ($32/year). The supplier should also provide an estimated timeframe for pickup, filling, and re-delivery of the cylinders and indicate if a cylinder swap can be completed during the fill process. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to the DEA located at 536 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60605-1509.