LOX & LN2 at Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA
ID: SPE60125R0300Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGY AEROSPACE ENRGY-DLAE-MJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

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LIQUID PROPELLANT FUELS AND OXIDIZERS, CHEMICAL BASE (9135)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is soliciting proposals for a contract to supply Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) to the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania, with the contract period spanning from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The procurement includes an estimated requirement of 100 tons of Liquid Oxygen and 3,000 tons of Liquid Nitrogen, along with associated services such as the installation and removal of contractor-provided tanks and equipment. This initiative is crucial for supporting defense operations, ensuring the availability of essential aerospace energy products, and fostering competition among suppliers. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by November 22, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Kelli Boles at kelli.boles@dla.mil or Willard M. Ramseur at willard.ramseur@dla.mil.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) solicits proposals for a contract to supply Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Nitrogen to the Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The estimated requirements include 100 tons of Liquid Oxygen and 3,000 tons of Liquid Nitrogen, alongside various associated services such as equipment installation and removal. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price basis, favoring the lowest price that meets technical requirements according to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. This acquisition is unrestricted and encourages participation from small businesses. Prospective offerors are required to comply with specific FAR clauses and submit both price and technical proposals. The document emphasizes the necessity for thorough understanding and adherence to the solicitation requirements, with a Q&A period allowing applicants to seek clarifications. Proposals must be submitted by November 22, 2024, with the possibility of government award without discussions, urging offerors to provide their best price initially. This initiative reflects the government's ongoing commitment to procuring necessary materials for defense operations in a systematic and competitive manner, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and fostering small business engagement.
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FEM is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) to be delivered to the Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. This notice pertains to solicitation SPE601-25-R-0300 and is not a call for proposals; no awards will result from it. The delivery, scheduled from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, will require the contractor to supply product, materials, and equipment for the transfer of LOX and LN2 into both government-owned and contracted tanks, adhering to specific military and technical standards. The procurement will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, and it is open to competition among qualified suppliers. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract, incorporating FAR Part 12 regulations. Further inquiries can be directed to designated contract specialists and the DLA Small Business Office for small business concerns. This document reflects the government's continual effort to source essential materials to support aerospace operations efficiently.
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