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USA | TX | WEBB COUNTY | LAREDO | 78043 Midsize City
City Of Laredo
Helium Supply
Welding Gases /Medical Oxygen - Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their proposals electronically through use of Cit- E- Bid or in person - hand delivery. Mailed Bids ( i. e. USPS, FedEx, UPS), telegraphic, emails or facsimile bids will not be considered. The City of Laredo has established a local vendor preference ordinance 2018- O- 175. All informal and formal Requests for bids for contracts will be evaluated with a 5% preference for local vendors.
Rental of cylinders and purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen Industrial grade acetylene, air compressed breathing grade D, carbon dioxide balance argon shielding gas mix, industrial grade argon, argon ultra high purity, medical carbon dioxide USP, helium ultra high purity, helium zero grade, hydrogen zero grade, liquid nitrogen, industrial grade nitrogen, nitrogen ultra high purity, industrial grade oxygen, medical oxygen, dissolved acetylene, acetylene turbo torch, oxygen turbo torch, stargon/stargold, propane, safety and environmental services fees, cylinder tracking services fee, rental fees
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Formal bids for rental of cylinders and purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen for various city departments. Contract term is 3 years with possible 2-year extension. Award to up to three lowest responsive responsible bidders. Bids due by 5:00 PM CT on October 15, 2026. Electronic submission via CiteBid or in-person hand delivery required; mailed, emailed, or faxed bids not considered. 5% local vendor preference applies. Required forms include conflict of interest, noncollusive affidavit, and Form **** must be F. O. B. destination, Laredo, TX. Invoices have 30-day payment terms. Insurance requirements apply.
Bids must be submitted by the response deadline. The document states: response deadline: **** 05: 00 pm ct.
Invoices are due within 30 days. The document states: all invoices to the city of laredo have a 30 day term from receipt of supplies or completion of services.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The document states: this contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.
Bidders must not be debarred. The document states: the firm certifies that it is not currently debarred or eligible for debarment from the city of laredo.
Clarification requests must be submitted 7 days before the deadline. The document states: submit to the city purchasing agent on or before seven 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled bid deadline.
Bids may be rejected for misstatements or nonconformance. The document states: the city may reject a bid if: a bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid.
IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders - *** Questions and Answers updated in attachments on 9/24/2026*** ** Questions and Answers added to attachments on 9/23/2026** * Amendment issued 9/21/2026* This is a combined
IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders Assorted compressed gases including argon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, and custom mixes; commercial and industrial gas cylinders; cylinder rental; delivery services
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Five-year IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders for USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, LA. Firm-fixed-price with economic price adjustments. Total small business set-aside. Quotes due September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Delivery within 3 business days of order, between 9 AM and 3 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays. FOB destination. Best value evaluation considering technical approach, price, relevant experience, and past performance. Orders from $100 to $10,000 per item or $50,000 combined. Invoices via IPP for orders over $14,999.
Orders issued during the effective period shall be delivered within 5 working days. The statement of work requires order delivery within 3 business days for gas cylinder filling services. Deliveries must be between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Invoices for orders up to $14,999 placed by GPC holders are submitted as PDF to the email provided at order placement. Invoices for orders over $14,999 must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www. ***. *. *
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government. Evaluation factors include technical approach, price, relevant experience, and past performance. The government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements even if not the lowest priced.
This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business. NAICS code **** with size standard of 1,200 employees. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. SAM registration is required.
Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33. 104. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. Formal protests should be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * and the contracting officer.
Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. Contractors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Non-compliance with DEI certification requirements may result in contract termination for default.
Helium Reliquifiers for NMR Magnet - The National Institutes of Health ( NIH), National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK), intends to award a contract to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. on a sole- source basis pursuant to FAR ****- 1, Only One Resp
helium reliquifiers for nmr magnet Two helium reliquifier systems required. One system must be compatible with a 175 kilogauss nmr magnet manufactured by Magnex, and the other with a 141 kilogauss nmr magnet manufactured by Oxford Instruments.
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The NIH/NIDDK intends to award a contract for two helium reliquifier systems on a sole-source basis. Each system must generate at least 3 liters per hour of liquid helium. Interested parties can submit a capability statement electronically to ***@***. *. * by 9:00 a. m. EDT on September 25, 2026. The government anticipates making an award approximately five calendar days after the closing date.
Interested parties that believe they can meet the governments requirements may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the required supplies and meet all specified technical and operational requirements.
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Welcome to BidHits.
Finding public tenders and bids is important. But what really matters is quickly identifying the opportunities that match what your company sells.
To get started, enter a few keywords that describe your products or services. BidHits shows relevant opportunities, highlights your keywords, and organizes everything by date.
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