BPA Compressed Gas Cylinders
ID: W25G1V42760IGTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, is seeking small businesses capable of supplying various compressed gases to the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The procurement involves the delivery of gases such as chlorine, oxygen, acetylene, and nitrogen, with a minimum delivery schedule of once weekly and a maximum award amount of $250,000 over a five-year period. This opportunity is crucial for supporting industrial operations and base activities at TYAD, and interested vendors must submit their capabilities and relevant business information to the primary contact, Forrest Green, via email by the specified deadline. Responses will be evaluated based on capabilities and past performance, and participation in this notice does not affect eligibility for future Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

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    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for delivering compressed gas services to Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) over a five-year period under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a maximum award amount of $250,000. The contractor will supply a variety of gases, including chlorine, oxygen, acetylene, and nitrogen, adhering to a minimum delivery schedule of once weekly. Deliveries will involve exchanging full cylinders for empty ones, with notification required 48 hours in advance. The contractor must also pick up any empty cylinders within two days of notification. Delivery is to be made to designated buildings on-site from Monday to Thursday during specified hours, excluding federal holidays. Payment processing will occur post-service via Government Purchase Card, and the contract may be terminated with a 30-day written notice from either party. The evaluation of interested vendors will be based on their capabilities and past performance, although this will not obligate the government.
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG) issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of supplying various compressed gases to the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This notice serves purely for information gathering and does not promise a future Request for Proposal (RFP). The government aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with multiple vendors for gas cylinder supply, which will involve competitive requests over a five-year period using Government Purchase Cards for payments. Businesses interested in participating must respond with their capabilities, including relevant business information such as company name, address, contact details, and NAICS code. Responses labeled as proprietary will be handled confidentially. The notice emphasizes that participation in this notice does not affect eligibility for future RFPs. Interested parties must submit their information via email to the specified purchasing agent for consideration.
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG) has issued a sources sought notice for small businesses capable of providing inspection, maintenance, and repair services for two TRANE air-cooled chillers at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This notice serves as a preliminary assessment for potential contractors and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. The government seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the supply of various compressed gases, aiming for competitive processes for each purchase over a five-year period. Interested businesses are asked to demonstrate their capabilities in supplying gas cylinders as outlined in the document. Requirements include several types of gases with specific volumetric needs and projected annual usage. Responses must include business information such as company name, address, point of contact, and relevant registrations. All submissions are treated as voluntary and are used solely for information-gathering without any expectation of compensation or formal contract commitment from the U.S. government.
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