SAM #N4215826QN041

High Purity Gas Cylinder Supply and Rental for Norfolk Naval Shipyard Laboratory

This opportunity is for the supply and rental of high purity specialty gas cylinders to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - AIRGAS USA LLC (sole source vendor) - Products Requested: - Ultra High Purity Hydrogen Gas Cylinders - 10 cylinders, 99.999% pure, Size 300 CGA 350, part number HY UHP300 - Ultra High Purity Argon Gas Cylinders - 20 cylinders, 99.999% pure, Size 300 CGA 580, part number AR UHP300 - Zero Grade Air Cylinders - 30 cylinders, THC <1.0 ppm, Size 300 CGA 590, part number AI Z300 - Ultra High Purity Oxygen Gas Cylinders - 15 cylinders, 99.999% pure, Size 300 CGA 540, part number OX UHP300 - P-5 Ultra High Purity Gas Cylinders (5% Methane balance Argon) - 20 cylinders, Size 200 CGA 350, part number X02AR95D2000994-E1 - Ultra High Purity Nitrogen Gas Cylinders - 15 cylinders, 99.999% pure, Size 300 CGA 580, part number NI UHP300 - Lease Cylinders - Up to 110 cylinders per year, part number LSECYL - Services Requested: - Cylinder rental service for up to 110 cylinders over 12 months - Delivery and pickup of gases within 24 hours of request - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All gases must meet specified purity standards - Delivery must be made in contractor-owned vehicles - Supplier responsible for inspection, quality control, and compliance with safety/security protocols - Sole source justification for AIRGAS USA LLC - Maximum rental cap of 110 cylinders per year

Description

This is a  SOLE Source SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12. (Acquisition of Commercia Products and Commercial Services) as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation SHALL be posted the GPE at SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities

The RFQ number is N4215825QN041 This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 and DFARS Change Notice 1/17/2025  It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The NAICS code is  325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and the Small Business Standard is $12 Million. 

The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.  The NAICS code is 334513 , and is a Sole Sourced action.

The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source AIRGAS USA LLC  under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Period of performance is 30 days after contract award (one [1] base year ; Delivery Location is Norfolk Naval Shipyard (specific addresses will be provided after contract award). Responsibility and Inspection:  unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. 

This announcement will close at 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday 18 August 2026  Contact Crystal Porter who can be reached at (757) 396-8366 (crystal.p.porter.civ@us.navy.mil

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