Sources Sought Notice for Wolf Creek Dam Liquid Oxygen Temporary Supply Acquisition, Jamestown, Kentucky
ID: W912P525Q13VQType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST NASHVILLENASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3cab40b1ceb940f0bdc58f8a57b0cbb7/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 3, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, is seeking qualified suppliers for a temporary supply of liquid oxygen for the Wolf Creek Dam project in Jamestown, Kentucky. The procurement aims to identify small businesses capable of providing a liquid oxygen storage solution, including a 9,000-gallon capacity tank, a flow rate of 1,000 scfm, and a pressure of 160 psig, to support the installation of a reservoir oxygen diffuser system that enhances downstream dissolved oxygen levels. This initiative is critical for ensuring the environmental integrity of the reservoir during ongoing construction and testing phases. Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and relevant experience by February 3, 2025, and can contact Jamie Lynn Barnes at jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil or Bridget Passatore at bridget.l.passatore@usace.army.mil for further information.

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Sources Sought Notice for Liquid Oxygen Supply.pdf
Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the acquisition of a temporary supply of liquid oxygen for the Wolf Creek Dam project in Kentucky. This notice serves solely for market research and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The objective is to identify qualified suppliers, particularly within the small business community, to support the installation of a reservoir oxygen diffuser system intended to improve downstream dissolved oxygen levels. Contractors are required to provide a liquid oxygen storage solution and facilitate its delivery and refilling throughout the construction phase, which involves ongoing testing of safety lines in the reservoir. Key requirements include a 9,000-gallon capacity tank, a flow rate of 1,000 scfm, and a pressure of 160 psig. Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications, past relevant projects, and any intent to subcontract. Responses are due by February 3, 2025, emphasizing that this announcement does not guarantee a procurement contract. The document underlines the government’s emphasis on ensuring competitive bidding and adequate supply chain management for essential project components.
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