Blanket Purchase Agreement for Gas Ordering for RHD Morgantown

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Background The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is seeking to establish one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the supply and delivery of contractor-owned compressed gas cylinders. This initiative supports laboratory operations at the NIOSH Morgantown Campus, which conducts research and analytical activities to improve workplace safety and health outcomes. The availability of specific compressed gases is crucial for maintaining the performance of laboratory instruments used in exposure assessments. Work Details The contractor will supply contractor-owned compressed gas cylinders on an as-needed basis throughout the BPA period. The gases required include: - Air, High-pressure steel 'T' cylinder; 2400 psiG; Ultra Zero grade; 310 cf (8.6 m³) - Estimated quantity: Up to 29 cylinders - Helium, High-pressure steel 'T' cylinder; 2400 psiG; Ultra High Purity (99.999%) - Estimated quantity: Up to 19 cylinders - Nitrogen, Stainless steel LC230-style cryogenic container; 50 psiG; industrial-grade liquid; 5023 cf (140 m³) - Estimated quantity: Up to 104 cylinders - Nitrogen, High-pressure steel 'T' cylinder; 2400 psiG; Ultra High Purity (99.999%) - Estimated quantity: Up to 29 cylinders. Pricing will be established on a per-cylinder basis, inclusive of all costs such as cylinder rental, delivery, hazardous materials handling, and cylinder exchange services. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract spans from July 7, 2026, to July 6, 2031, including a base year and four option years. Place of Performance Deliveries will be made to the NIOSH Morgantown campus located at 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505. Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide contractor-owned cylinders suitable for use with existing laboratory equipment and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing the production, handling, transportation, and delivery of compressed gases. They must also demonstrate technical capability in supplying the required gas types and configurations while ensuring reliable delivery services. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 75D30123A17248, awarded to Butler Gas Products Company for delivery of gases to the NIOSH Morgantown location (07/18/23–07/23/26). The current BPA similarly requires contractor-owned compressed gas cylinders and as-needed supply/delivery to the same NIOSH Morgantown campus, with pricing structured on a per-cylinder basis including rental, delivery, hazardous materials handling, and cylinder exchange. The overlap in place of performance and the core task of delivering laboratory compressed gases suggests the work is a continuation of the existing cylinder delivery arrangement.