Gaseous Helium (GHe) for Navy Diving Unit, Panama City, FL
ID: SPE60125R0315Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGY AEROSPACE ENRGY-DLAE-MJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89b6b88d258d44c691c916a58451df88/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is soliciting proposals for the delivery of Gaseous Helium (NSN: 9135-01-665-9551) to the Navy Diving Unit in Panama City, Florida. The procurement involves an estimated total of 1,498,000,000 cubic feet of Gaseous Helium over a performance period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with a potential six-month extension. This helium is critical for various Navy diving operations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of underwater missions. Interested vendors must submit their Price and Technical Proposals by September 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT, and can direct inquiries to Kristofer Cowles at kristofer.cowles@dla.mil or Kelley Mauldin at kelley.mauldin@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristofer Cowles, II
    kristofer.cowles@dla.mil
    KELLEY MAULDIN
    (210) 383-8874
    kelley.mauldin@dla.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment 0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 modifies the solicitation SPE60125R0315, primarily addressing corrections and updates related to a Gaseous Helium contract. Key changes include correcting the name in Block 7a to Kristofer Cowles and adjusting the estimated quantity of Gaseous Helium to 1,498,000 CF. The amendment also revises the "No. of Tanks" from 40 to 1 and provides a detailed breakdown of estimated quantities for Gaseous Helium CLIN 0001 across five years, from February 2026 to January 2031, with 299,600 CF allocated per year. Additionally, it incorporates two attachments: "A-7-Schedule of Supplies Pricing Form SPE60125R0315" and an updated "Navy Diving Helium SOO Updated 9 SEP 2025 Revised." All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Amendment 0002.pdf
    SF1449_SPE60125R0315.pdf
    This government solicitation (SPE601-25-R-0315) from the Defense Logistics Agency Energy seeks proposals for the delivery of Gaseous Helium (NSN 9135-01-665-9551) to Panama City, FL. The requirement is for an estimated 1,498,000,000 CF over a performance period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with a possible six-month extension. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type, awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. Offerors must submit a Price Proposal and Technical Proposal, including information on technical capability, past performance, and a DLA Form 1889. Key deadlines include a Q&A period closing on September 11, 2025, and proposal submissions due by September 29, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT. The solicitation also outlines various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity and small business subcontracting plans.
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