Ames National Laboratory is seeking proposals for gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen, and liquid helium. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM CDT on July 21, 2026. The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criterion. Offerors must submit proposals via email to the procurement agent. Product samples may be required at or prior to the proposal submission deadline.
Proposals shall be submitted via email to the procurement agent no later than July 21, 2026, by 4:00 PM CDT.
The laboratory will consider standard commercial warranties provided for offered products. Proposed discount terms if other than net 30 days should be included.
Offerors must include their standard commercial warranty and/or terms of any express warranty in their proposal.
The basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price.
Offerors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete representations and certifications if the estimated cost is $10,000 or more.
When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers.
Questions regarding the solicitation shall be submitted by July 22, 2026, by 4:00 PM CDT.
Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.