Helium Recovery and Liquid Helium
ID: FA9101-25-SSHeliumType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA
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    Posted Dec 19, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Dec 19, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for a Helium Recovery and Liquid Helium Generation System at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. This Sources Sought Notice aims to assess the capabilities of both small and large businesses to fulfill the government's requirements, which may lead to a firm-fixed-price contract. The helium recovery and generation system is critical for various defense applications, emphasizing the strategic importance of helium in military operations. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including company information and a proposed cost estimate, by January 10, 2025, and can contact Andrew Waggoner or Erica Anglin for further inquiries.

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Dec 19, 2024, 9:24 PM UTC
The “Attachment 1 – Helium Recovery and Liquid Helium SOW” is a restricted document designated for distribution solely to certified Department of Defense (DoD) contractors under Critical Technology guidelines. Companies seeking access must be enrolled in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). To request this attachment, authorized firms must submit an approved DD Form 2345 to the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist via email. Once verified for JCP certification, the document will be shared with the company's approved Data Custodian for further distribution. This procedure ensures that sensitive information regarding helium recovery and liquid helium operations is only available to qualified entities, highlighting the strategic importance of helium in defense applications.
Dec 19, 2024, 9:24 PM UTC
The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for a Helium Recovery and Liquid Helium Generation System. The government anticipates using a firm-fixed-price contract for this procurement and is gathering information to assess the capabilities of both small and large businesses. The responses will inform the procurement method, which could include a single source acquisition or set-asides for small businesses, among others. Interested vendors are asked to provide detailed company information, business size classifications, and a proposed total cost estimate, along with comments on the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The deadline for submissions is January 10, 2025. The document also clarifies that this notice is for informational purposes only, and no contract obligation arises from it. Proprietary information submitted will be handled according to regulations. This notice is a step in the government’s market research efforts to facilitate efficient procurement processes for necessary systems and services.
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