Amendment 0001_SPE601-25-R-0311 Solicitation_OCONUS - UAE Gaseous Helium (GHe)
ID: SPE60125R0311Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGY AEROSPACE ENRGY-DLAE-MJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

LIQUID PROPELLANT FUELS AND OXIDIZERS, CHEMICAL BASE (9135)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of Propellant Pressurizing Agent Helium (NSN: 9135-01-665-9490) to be delivered in the United Arab Emirates over a five-year period, from September 20, 2025, to September 19, 2030. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type, with an estimated quantity of 243,000 cubic zens (CZ) of helium, and will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process for award decisions. This procurement is crucial for supporting defense logistics and operational needs in the Middle East, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and encouraging participation from small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans or women. Interested bidders must submit their technical and price proposals by April 11, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tony Howard at tony.howard@dla.mil or Willard M Ramseur at willard.ramseur@dla.mil.

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Apr 9, 2025, 3:08 PM UTC
The document outlines a solicitation from the Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) for the acquisition of Propellant Pressurizing Agent Helium (NSN: 9135-01-665-9490) to be delivered within the United Arab Emirates over a five-year period, from September 20, 2025, to September 19, 2030. The estimated quantity required is 243,000 cubic zens (CZ), with the contractor responsible for providing helium and necessary services at agreed government locations. The solicitation specifies the contracting method as a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type contract, with awards based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. Offerors must submit a technical and price proposal, ensuring compliance with various federal regulations including FAR clauses and other procurement requirements. A question-and-answer period allows potential bidders to clarify solicitation details, with a final submission deadline set for April 11, 2025. Overall, the document emphasizes compliance with government standards while enabling participation from small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans or women, in government contracts. This solicitation represents an essential step towards fulfilling defense logistics and operational support across the Middle East region.
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