68--Hydrogen Purchase/Delivery to Corpus Christi WFO
ID: 1305M325Q0126Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aab05e5241844dd58883811d690fbd77/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for the purchase and delivery of Matheson brand hydrogen gas to its National Weather Service (NWS) office in Corpus Christi, Texas. The procurement aims to secure ultra-high purity hydrogen gas essential for filling weather balloons, which are critical for accurate meteorological data collection and forecasting. This contract includes a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with three optional renewal periods extending through 2029, and requires detailed pricing for cylinders, delivery, and hazmat fees. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by April 25, 2025, to the designated email address of the primary contact, Stephanie Mas, at stephanie.mas@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MAS, STEPHANIE
    (303) 578-6768
    STEPHANIE.MAS@NOAA.GOV
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    Past_Performance_Questionnaire_1305M325Q0126.pdf
    The Past Performance Questionnaire serves as a tool for contractors seeking evaluation of their prior work on government contracts. This document requires contractors to provide essential information, including firm details, contract specifics, and relevant client references. It details the project’s complexity, the contractor's role, and key contract milestones. The primary purpose is for the client to assess the contractor's performance in various areas, such as quality, schedule adherence, cost control, management, regulatory compliance, and overall customer satisfaction, using a clear rating system: Exceeds, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory, or Not Applicable. The form necessitates additional remarks for detailed explanations of performance evaluations. This process is critical for government RFP submissions as it influences future contracting opportunities and reflects the contractor's past reliability and effectiveness in fulfilling contract obligations. The structured evaluation assists in identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that contractors are held accountable for their performance in line with government standards.
    Sol_1305M325Q0126_Amd_0001.pdf
    The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase and delivery of Matheson brand hydrogen gas to its Corpus Christi Weather Forecast Office. This solicitation, identified as RFQ Number 1305M325Q0126, is intended for small businesses under NAICS code 325120. The NWS requires hydrogen to fill weather balloons, which are essential for accurate weather forecasting, with a specific need for ultra high purity gas. The contract includes a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with three optional renewal periods extending through 2029. Offerors must provide detailed quotes, including costs for cylinders, delivery, and hazmat fees, and demonstrate technical capability through past performance references. The delivery schedule mandates strict adherence to timelines, with routine deliveries occurring biweekly or weekly depending on the season. Invoices will be billed monthly in arrears and must include specific details for payment. This procurement emphasizes safety, requiring compliance with OSHA standards, and mandates all deliveries to be coordinated with NWS personnel to ensure uninterrupted operations.
    Sol_1305M325Q0126_Amd_0002.pdf
    The National Weather Service (NWS) in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of Matheson brand hydrogen gas for weather balloon launches, detailed in a combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation, numbered 1305M325Q0126, is a total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 325120. The contract consists of a one-year base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with three optional one-year extensions. Each balloon launch requires approximately 75 cubic feet of hydrogen, with a total of up to 230 cylinders needed annually. The contractor must adhere to a strict delivery schedule to avoid disrupting critical forecasting operations. Invoicing is required monthly in arrears, and safety protocols surrounding hydrogen handling must be followed. The document emphasizes the necessity for technical acceptability and past performance as evaluation criteria for submissions. The structure of the solicitation includes numerous provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), requiring detailed and compliant offer submissions by April 25, 2025, to a designated email address. The document reflects the NWS's operational needs and procedural requirements for acquiring vital gas supplies for meteorological functions.
    Sol_1305M325Q0126.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for the purchase and delivery of Matheson brand hydrogen gas for its National Weather Service (NWS) office in Corpus Christi, Texas. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) emphasizes the need for ultra-high purity (UHP) hydrogen gas to ensure reliable weather balloon launches that gather critical meteorological data. The contract includes a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four optional extension periods running annually through 2030. Contractors must provide pricing details for various costs including cylinder prices, delivery, rental, and hazmat fees. Furthermore, the delivery schedule stipulates bi-weekly deliveries from November to May, and weekly from June to October, adhering strictly to predetermined times to ensure that balloon launches are not interrupted. Offerors must meet technical, past performance, and pricing criteria to be considered for the contract, which is set aside for small businesses. The document outlines requirements for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and emphasizes compliance with safety regulations during handling and delivery of the gas. This procurement is vital to the NWS's mission of delivering accurate weather forecasting and public safety information, highlighting the importance of reliable vendor partnerships in fulfilling governmental requirements for essential services.
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