SAM #1333MH26Q0006

Incremental Supply of Helium Gas for NWS Las Vegas Weather Balloon Operations

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a small business supplier for incremental deliveries of compressed helium gas to support weather balloon launches. - Government Buyer: - Agency: National Weather Service (NWS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Office: Las Vegas, Nevada Weather Forecast Office; Western Region Headquarters - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 42,000 cubic feet of compressed helium gas, delivered in 1,800 CF six-pack cylinders (24 six-packs, with an option for 12 more) - Initial delivery of 5,400 CF (three six-packs), with incremental replenishments approximately every three weeks - Delivery services, including delivery fees, hazmat fees, and fuel & energy surcharges (up to 12 deliveries, with an option for 6 more) - Pack rental for up to 3 six-packs stored onsite for a maximum of 282 days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Helium is used for twice-daily weather balloon launches - Deliveries must be coordinated with NWS contacts and comply with safety and invoicing requirements - Small business set-aside under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a class waiver for the nonmanufacturer rule - No specific OEMs or brands are named; any qualified industrial gas manufacturer may supply - Option to increase both helium quantity and number of deliveries by 50% - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Helium supplied to the National Weather Service office in Las Vegas, NVThis solicitation incorporates language and references from both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) published in the Federal Register, current through FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026, and the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO). When referencing language from the current published FAR, the text will be preceded with FAR. When referencing language from the Overhaul version, the text will be preceded with RFO instead. The following information is provided in accordance with RFO 12.202(b)(1):(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.Solicitation number 1333MH26Q0006 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for compressed helium supplied incrementally to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office located in Las Vegas, NV. A fixed price with economic price adjustment purchase order is anticipated to result from this RFQ.Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply.This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.The associated NAICS code is 325120. The small business size standard is 1,200 employees. This requirement has a class waiver issued by the SBA for the nonmanufacturer rule. Limitations on subcontracting does not apply to this requirement.(ii) The line item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure, including options, are provided below based on an 1,800 CF 6-pack as an example. If the awarded quote uses a different size pack/cradle, the quantities in the awarded line item will be different, calculated from the requirement of 42,000 CF, delivered across roughly equal increments throughout the period. Line Item: 0001 Quantity: 1 Unit of Measure: LOT Helium supplied incrementally to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office located in Las Vegas, NV, in accordance with the attached statement of need.1,800 CF per six-packHELIUM GAS:$_________ per six-packUp to 24 total six-packs(Deliver 2 six-packs approximately every three weeks)Option to increase quantity by up to 12 six-packs DELIVERIES:$_________ delivery fee per delivery, if applicable$_________ hazmat fee per delivery, if applicableUp to 12 total deliveriesOption to increase quantity by up to 6 deliveriesPACK RENTALS:$_________ per six-pack per day (or per month, as determined by vendor quote)3 maximum total packs on site for a maximum 282 days(there is no option to increase number of days)The resulting purchase order will include the option to increase the quantity by not more than 50% of the initial quantity of the line item. The option price is no higher than for the initial requirement, however, the Government will accept an offer containing an option price higher than the base price only if the acceptance does not prejudice any other offeror.(iii) A complete description of the requirements is provided in the attached Statement of Need.(iv) Deliveries will occur approximately every three weeks, depending on the size of the packs, throughout the period of performance. The period of performance is July 23, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with no option periods. Delivery and acceptance for all deliveries will be at the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office at 7851 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89139. The FOB point is destination, at the Upper Air Inflation Building on site.(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition is provided in the attached SF 1449..(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition is provided in the attached SF 1449.(vii) Quotes are due to the contracting office no later than 10:00 am MDT on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Jen Brown, email address is jen.brown@noaa.gov. The email subject line must include the solicitation # 1333MH26Q0006. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Jen Brown directly, E-mail address: jen.brown@noaa.gov, Phone: 385-258-1061The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes. It is the offeror’s responsibility to request and receive a confirmation of the quote receipt from the appropriate Government point of contact.(viii) Additional information required by RFO 5.101(c): This is a best-value acquisition. Evaluation criteria are provided in the attached SF 1449. The anticipated award date is July 22, 2026. This acquisition is not subject to Free Trade Agreements. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

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