SOLE SOURCE –CYLINDERS FOR GAS
ID: N0016425Q0589Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, 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, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure gas cylinders from Luxfer Gas Cylinders under a sole source contract. The requirement includes specific part numbers A836-314983 and D295B-314988, essential for supporting the MK59 system for fiscal year 2025, with a total of 47 units required for each item at a fixed price of $47 each. This procurement is critical for operational readiness, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements, although the contract will be awarded solely at the discretion of the government. Proposals must be submitted by April 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and inquiries can be directed to Angela Westfall at angela.d.westfall.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of gas cylinders from Luxfer Gas Cylinders, specifying part numbers A836-314983 and D295B-314988. The RFQ outlines the need for these cylinders in support of the MK59 system for fiscal year 2025. Delivery is set at FOB Destination, with pricing fixed at $47 each for a total of 47 units required for each item, along with provisions for shipping and acceptance reports. The document emphasizes that the RFQ is not a government order, nor a commitment to pay for the proposal costs. It includes clauses regarding inspection, acceptance, and payment processes, mandating electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Additionally, it incorporates federal acquisition regulations and clauses related to pricing, performance, and government requirements. The RFQ requires responses by April 23, 2025, highlighting compliance with various governmental and federal standards. This document serves as a formal solicitation, aimed at acquiring specific equipment to meet governmental operational needs.
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