N4523A26Q5705 Sole Source Notice - Liquid Nitrogen
ID: N4523A26Q5705Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

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8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf3c1b0542834abc9a2ae88e0c412699/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, intends to award a sole-source contract to Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. for the delivery of bulk Type 2 Grade A liquid nitrogen. This procurement involves the frequent delivery of 1,000 to 5,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen, which is critical for freeze-seal operations that support vital repairs to naval assets, requiring 24/7 emergency support with deliveries within 24 hours. The contract, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is set for the period from January 12, 2026, to May 20, 2026, with interested parties encouraged to submit their capabilities by December 31, 2025, to the primary contact, Isaiah Fontenot, at isaiah.m.fontenot.civ@us.navy.mil, or the secondary contact, Edwin Baldoria, at edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Isaiah Fontenot
    isaiah.m.fontenot.civ@us.navy.mil
    Edwin Baldoria
    edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil
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    26Q5705 SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION 26-03JA_ Redacted.pdf
    The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a sole source contract with LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. for the frequent delivery of 1,000 to 5,000 gallons of bulk Type 2 Grade A liquid nitrogen to Naval Air Station North Island. This contract, valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is for freeze-seal operations supporting vital repairs to naval assets and requires 24/7 emergency support with deliveries within 24 hours. The period of performance is from January 12, 2026, to May 20, 2026, with bi-daily deliveries. This sole source justification, under FAR 13.5 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, is due to LINDE's unique ability to meet the emergency delivery requirements and its close proximity (less than 2 miles) to the delivery site in San Diego. Market research confirmed LINDE as the only vendor capable of providing emergency deliveries and offering the lowest quote among the five vendors contacted. The anticipated cost is deemed fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and independent government estimates. Future contracts for similar services currently do not plan for competition unless another viable source emerges.
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