SOURCES SOUGHT Air Cylinder Blanket Purchase Agreement
ID: FA461325AirCylindersBPAType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4613 90 CONS PKFE WARREN AFB, WY, 82005-2860, USA

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Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GAS CYLINDERS (8120)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a sources sought notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to lease 146 air cylinders for use at 15 Missile Alert Facilities and the Missile Facility Maintenance Shop at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The procurement aims to identify potential sources capable of providing the specified air cylinders, which include models designed for breathing air and other applications, with a focus on compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their qualifications and relevant business information to the primary contacts, Michelle Crenshaw and SSgt Rebecca Behne, by the specified deadline. This opportunity is part of the government's ongoing efforts to ensure operational safety and regulatory compliance in support of military operations.

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    The Statement of Work outlines a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the lease of 146 air cylinders designated for 15 Missile Alert Facilities and the Missile Facility Maintenance Shop at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. The leasing period will span one-year increments, potentially renewable for up to five years. The document specifies the technical requirements for the air cylinders, including their styles, working pressures, and quantities. Delivery costs to the base’s Building 323 will be determined per trip and will include the exchange of old cylinders upon delivery. Contractual responsibility lies with the contractor to ensure compliance with OSHA and Air Force safety standards, particularly concerning employee welfare and adherence to environmental regulations. It emphasizes the contractor’s accountability for ensuring that operations do not harm government resources. This agreement reflects the government’s intent to effectively manage resources while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in support of military operations.
    The document outlines a procurement request for various types of compressed gas cylinders required for safety purposes, specifically in a breathing air context. It lists several cylinder models, including the AI-BR-K (250 CF), NI-Q, and OX-S, detailing their working pressures, valve types, and required quantities. The total quantity specified is 144 for the breathing air cylinder, and one each for the other two models. Additionally, there is a mention of associated costs, including delivery to Building 323, hazard fees, expanded price calculations, and refill costs. This document reflects a routine procurement activity likely aimed at maintaining safety standards and compliance within government operations, emphasizing the importance of proper procurement in response to safety and operational needs. The structured layout of cylinder specifications and pricing underscores the organized approach often seen in federal and state RFP processes.
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