3 HFC NSN Procurement, One Time Buy, Static Storage at DLA Richmond, VA

This document is Amendment 0002 for solicitation SPE4AX26R0040, issued by DLA Aviation. The amendment clarifies requirements for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure three Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases: Heptafluoropropane (R227EA) in 150 lb and 1,200 lb cylinders, and Hexafluoropropane (R236FA) in 150 lb cylinders. Key clarifications include: - Removing NISTSP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements because all items are Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS). - Restricting the applicable NAICS code to 325120 (size standard: 1,200 employees). - Clarifying that gas allowances will be spread over calendar years 2027 and 2028. - Confirming that contractors must provide all cylinders, gases, and specific cylinder valves; no government-furnished cylinders or gases will be provided. Proposals will be evaluated line-by-line. The evaluation criteria consist of three factors: Technical (acceptable/unacceptable rating), Past Performance (utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System), and Cost/Price. Non-price evaluation factors are approximately equal in importance to cost/price. All items must be delivered FOB Destination to DLA Distribution Richmond within 101 days after receipt of order. Offers must be submitted via email to the designated buyers.

This document is Amendment 0001 for Solicitation SPE4AX26R0040, issued by DLA Aviation. The amendment provides crucial clarifications and technical details for the procurement of Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases and cylinders, establishing that the contractor must provide all cylinders, gases, and cylinder valves. DLA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract evaluated on a line-by-line basis. The requirement supports three specific HFC items: 1. **NSN 6830-01-732-1424**: Heptaluoropropane (R227EA) Virgin, 150 lb cylinder (Quantity: 6,467 cylinders). 2. **NSN 6830-01-732-0537**: Hexafluoropropane (R236FA) Virgin, 150 lb cylinder (Quantity: 1,372 cylinders). 3. **NSN 6830-01-732-1429**: Heptaluoropropane (R227EA) Virgin, 1200 lb cylinder (Quantity: 1,122 cylinders). Key updates clarify that gas allowances will be spread across calendar years 2027 and 2028. Additionally, offerors must provide the country of origin for all proposed items. Proposals will be evaluated using a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing three factors: Technical, Past Performance (utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System), and Cost/Price. Offers must be submitted via email to the designated buyers by the specified deadline. Delivery is required within 101 days after receipt of order (ADO) to DLA Distribution Richmond, Virginia.

This federal procurement document outlines the technical and purity specifications for the purchase of virgin and reclaimed specialized gases. It details requirements for three specific National Stock Number (NSN) items: R227EA (1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane) and R236FA (1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane). The technical specifications define the physical parameters for delivery, including water capacity (WC) cylinder sizes (ranging from 122 to 1,000 lbs), product weight (ranging from 150 to 1,200 lbs), cylinder pressure (PSI), and palletization details. Furthermore, it establishes strict visual identification standards, designating specific cylinder body and stripe colors (Red, Gray, Black, and Orange) and identifying corresponding cylinder and valve NSNs. To ensure quality control, the document mandates that the offered gases adhere to strict purity standards, specifically referencing ASTM-6064 Type II and AHRI-700 (2019) Refrigerant Standards. The solicitation seeks offered unit pricing for virgin gas with Department of Defense (DoD) allowances, reclaimed gas, and virgin gas with contractor allowances.

This federal procurement clarification document addresses critical vendor questions regarding an active solicitation for gas cylinders and products. It clarifies five key operational areas: - **Pricing and Tare Weights:** Vendors are not required to quote all three pricing options (DoD Allowances, Contractor Allowances, or Reclaimed gas). Cylinder capacities and fill requirements are specified in Columns E and F of the pricing spreadsheet. - **Cylinder Ownership:** Contractors are responsible for providing the required cylinders under NSNs 8120-01-204-0182 and 8120-01-316-2208. - **Delivery:** Delivery is requested within 101 days of award, with no phased schedule required. - **Reclaimed Gas:** Reclaimed gas is acceptable if it meets purity standards, requiring only a standard Certificate of Analysis without additional traceability documentation. - **Award Structure:** The government will evaluate proposals on a line-by-line basis, allowing vendors to bid on any combination of the individual NSNs.