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NSWCCD Brand Name or Equal Liquid Nitrogen Generator with Chiller and Oxygen Sensor

ID: N0016725Q1034 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the acquisition of Brand Name to IMTEK Cryogenics CNP60 Liquid Nitrogen Generator with a CNP60 Chiller and Oxygen Sensor that meet the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is set aside for small business. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016725Q1034. The NAICS code is 333248 and the business size standard is 750 Employees.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-03 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20250117. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

  1. Price Quotes must include all applicable costs.
  2. Technical Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil by April 23, 2025, at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

Quote packages are due by April 30, 2025, at 12:00pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:

  1. Official Company Name.
  2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
  3. Cage Code number.
  4. SAM UEI number

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Michael Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure a liquid nitrogen generator to support its operations. The goal of this contract is to acquire an IMTEK Cryogenics CNP60 Liquid Nitrogen Generator, along with a CNP60 Chiller and Oxygen Sensor, which will enable the production of high purity liquid nitrogen and facilitate the replenishment of storage tanks. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of an IMTEK Cryogenics CNP60 Liquid Nitrogen Generator or an equivalent product that meets the following specifications:
- Produces high purity liquid nitrogen
- Minimum production capacity of 60 liters per day
- Internal storage capacity of up to 120 liters
- Connection for a transfer hose to fill external tanks
- Maximum dimensions: 3ft (W) x 5ft (L) x 5ft (H)
- Internal, oil-free air compressor with optional external compressor
- Compressed air requirement: ≥7 L/hr at 10 bar (147 psig)
- Closed loop water cooling system with maximum dimensions of 5ft (L) x 2ft (W) x 3ft (H)
- Helium compressor with 99.999% purity at 15-15.3 bar (220-225 psig)
- Built-in Oxygen Sensor for content consistency monitoring
- Self-installable and user-friendly equipment
- Built-in nitrogen generator with purity ≥99%, dew point up to -70°C, flow rate of 2 L/hr, and ambient temperature range of +5°C to +40°C
- Compliance with CE Conformance standards including ISO 12100:2010, IEC 60204-1, and ISO9001:2015
- Cooling water flow rate: 9 L/min at max. 4 bar
- Operating requirements: 1.5-2.0 bar
- Minimum 6-inch color graphic touch screen for operational status monitoring and one-button liquid nitrogen transfer capability
- Single switch operation and ability to control all components through the diagnostic screen
- Noise level <65 dB at 1 meter and scalability for increased liquefaction capacity as needed.
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Overview

Agency
NSWC Carderock Division [DoD - USN - NAVSEA - NSWC]
Response Deadline
April 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 22, 2025, 11:55 a.m. EDT (updated: April 22, 2025, 2:18 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
PSC
3695 - Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20817 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the NSWC Carderock Division. 77% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Navy were awarded full & open.
On 4/22/25 NSWC Carderock Division issued Synopsis Solicitation N0016725Q1034 for NSWCCD Brand Name or Equal Liquid Nitrogen Generator with Chiller and Oxygen Sensor due 4/30/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 333248 (SBA Size Standard 750 Employees) and PSC 3695.
Primary Contact
Name
Michael S. Brodie   Profile
Email
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(757) 600-8579

Secondary Contact

Name
Barbaraann K Witz   Profile
Email
barbaraann.k.witz.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(757) 478-3150

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC CARDEROCK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00167
Source Organization Code
100204041
Last Updated
April 22, 2025
Last Updated By
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
May 15, 2025