NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS - 1232SA26SS1169195 - TANK RENTAL WITH WEEKLY DELIVERY OF SMALL QUANTITY OF LIQUID NITROGEN/DRY-ICE USDA-ARS-NEA BELTSVILLE MD

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.  This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  This procurement will be processed pursuant to RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  No solicitation will be issued.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact.  Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  Responses are to be received within seven (7) calendar days of this notice.  No telephone calls are being accepted.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North East Area, intends to award on a single source basis.  Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Roberts Oxygen Co Inc.  This is for rental of two liquid nitrogen tanks and weekly deliveries of liquid nitrogen and dry-ice.  NAICS Code is 325120.  Period of Performance is estimated to be 7/20/2026 through 7/19/2031.

Award is in accordance RFO FAR 12.204.