Liquid Argon (LAA) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
ID: SPE60124R04XXType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGY AEROSPACE ENRGY-DLAE-MJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

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LIQUID PROPELLANT FUELS AND OXIDIZERS, CHEMICAL BASE (9135)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bb21c3ec9d7546d080a9c4b4100d2487/view
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    Liquid Argon (LAA) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) - Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking sources for the procurement of Liquid Argon (LAA) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). These industrial gases are typically used for various applications such as cryogenic cooling, inert gas shielding, and as a raw material in chemical processes. The delivery of these gases is required at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The contractor will be responsible for providing the necessary products, raw materials, supplies, equipment, and labor for the delivery of LAA and LN2. The gases must meet specific purity and grade requirements as per the provided specifications. The anticipated date of award for this contract is late 2024.

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    Kristofer Cowles, II
    kristofer.cowles@dla.mil
    Willard Ramseur
    Willard.Ramseur@dla.mil
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