Liquid Nitrogen for the Forest Products Laboratory

Project ID: 12444526Q0033 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	USFS Region 9: Eastern Region
Deadline	06/01/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	$18,000 - $30,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing
PSC	6830 - Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
Location	Madison, WI 53726 United States

Description

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PWS - Liquid nitrogen, 160-liter liquid cylinders, delivered twice weekly (approximately every four days) to Forest Products Laboratory, Center for Forest Mycology Research (CFMR), Madison, WI, using lab-owned tanks. Deliveries must occur within three days of ordering. Nitrogen must be compatible with CFMR-owned tanks for sensitive cryogenic instruments, and include sufficient capacity to maintain uninterrupted cryogenic stability. For the safety and security of the staff and equipment, Vendors must be within 50 miles.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Forest Products Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is seeking a contractor to supply industrial-grade liquid nitrogen for their Center for Forest Mycology Research (CFMR) in Madison, WI. The goal of this contract is to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of liquid nitrogen that is compatible with CFMR-owned tanks used for sensitive cryogenic instruments, thereby maintaining uninterrupted cryogenic stability. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for delivering 160-liter liquid nitrogen cylinders to the Forest Products Laboratory. Deliveries are required twice weekly (approximately every four days) and must occur within three days of ordering. The estimated quantity for delivery is 72 units of liquid nitrogen in customer-owned tanks. The nitrogen must meet specific compatibility requirements with CFMR-owned tanks. The anticipated award will be a firm fixed-price contract. Period of Performance 05/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Place of Performance Deliveries will be made to the Forest Products Laboratory, Center for Forest Mycology Research, Madison, WI.

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