SAM #SPE4AX26R0040

Procurement of Virgin HFC-227ea and HFC-R236fa Compressed Gases for DLA Aviation

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a one-time procurement of mission critical virgin Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compressed gases for static storage to support Department of Defense weapon platforms. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond, VA - Products Requested: - 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea, R227EA) - NSN 6830-01-732-1424: 6,467 cylinders, 150 lb each, purity ASTM-6064 Type II, color red - NSN 6830-01-732-1429: 1,122 cylinders, 1200 lb each, purity ASTM-6064 Type II, color red - 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (HFC-R236fa, R236FA) - NSN 6830-01-732-0537: 1,372 cylinders, 150 lb each, purity AHRI-700 (2019), color orange - Notable Requirements: - All gases must be virgin (not recycled or reclaimed) - Strict purity standards: ASTM-6064 Type II for R227EA, AHRI-700 (2019) for R236FA - Specific cylinder sizes, weights, color coding, and packaging (e.g., cylinders per pallet) - Set aside for small businesses - Delivery required within 101 days, FOB Destination - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or chemical manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Vendors: - No specific vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) targets several Hydrofluorocarbon gasses for phase down of production as previously occurred with Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). As many weapon platforms within the Department of Defense moved from ODS to HFCs, the need has arisen to ensure a sustainable supply of these Mission Critical compressed gases is available. Projected need extends beyond the year 2060. To that end, The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will initiate a large acquisition of two (2) mission critical virgin HFC compressed gases, determined by the Services to be the most critical at this time; Heptafluropropane (HFC-227ea) and Hexafluoropropane (HFC-R236fa). These items will be placed in static storage at DLA, Richmond, Virginia until such time as they are needed.

DLA intends to award a firm fixed price contract supporting the HFC gases listed below.

PR 7016264923, Qty Requested 6,467 CY, 6830-017321424, PN: R227EA, Chem Name: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropmpane (CF3CHFCF3), 150 lb cyl. PR 7016264925, Qty Requested 1,122 CY, 6830-017321429, PN: R227EA, Chem Name: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3), 1200 lb cyl. PR 7016264929, Qty Requested 1,372 CY, 6830-017320537, PN: R236FA, Chem Name: 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF3CH2CF3), 150 lb Cyl.

FOB Destination, I/A Origin. Solicitation is being solicited as a total small business set aside. The requested delivery timeframe is 101 days for all items.  The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and technical evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is estimated on or around 7/7/2026.

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP.  From the DIBBS Homepage, select “Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations.”  Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download.  RFPs are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. 

View original listing