Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Usafa Liquid Nitrogen Plantgenerator
Deadline: 19 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 18 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145442391
Document Ref. No.: FA700026LIQNITGEN
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is a Sources Sough Notice only. This is not a request for proposal (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ), or an invitation for bids (IFB) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.
1. BACKGROUND
The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is conducting market research to identify capable sources to provide two (2) Liquid Nitrogen Plants or Generators. This equipment will support the USAFA Chemistry Department (DFCH) and several dependent departments (including Physics, Aeronautics, and Chemistry Research).
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
At a minimum, the interested Vendor must demonstrate their capability of supplying a (quantity of 2) Liquid Nitrogen Plant or Generator that meets or exceeds the following salient characteristics/specifications:
Production Capacity: each system must produce at least 60 liters of liquid nitrogen per day.
Storage Capacity: Must have an integrated Dewar capacity of at least 210 liters.
Footprint Restrictions: Overall footprint must not exceed 6.5 ft. x 6 ft.
Altitude Operation: Must be designed for high-altitude operation and be fully capable of operating at an altitude of 7, 500 ft.
Gas Separation & Purity: Must include an integrated filter bank assembly to separate nitrogen from ambient air and produce a minimum of 98% pure nitrogen. The filter bank assembly must be easy and affordable to maintain.
Maintenance & Support:
The local operator must be able to perform routine maintenance on-site.
Must include a comprehensive liquid nitrogen plant equipment service kit, tools, key spare parts, and a manual for installation and maintenance.
Safety & Automation:
Must include an automatic liquid nitrogen level indicator.
Must automatically enter standby mode when the product dewar is full.
Extraction & Transfer: M...
Notice ID: fa700026liqnitgen
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: s
Product Service Code: 3655 - gas generating and dispensing systems, fixed or mobile
NAICS Code: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: aug 03, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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