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IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders

Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
21 Sept 2026
Closes
28 Sept 2026, 22:00 UTC
Reference
1232SA26Q0421
Location
LA, United States
Sector
Chemicals & Materials

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0421. Classified under NAICS 325120 — Industrial Gas Manufacturing. Product/service code 8120 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GAS CYLINDERS. Place of performance: LA, USA. Responses are due by 28 September 2026 22:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

*Amendment issued 9/21/2026* This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0421 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders for Commodity Utilization Research in New Orleans, LA. This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing  The small business size standard is 1,200 employees  This acquisition is total small business set-aside.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Context for bidders

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