Argon and Liquid Nitrogen
ID: W912NW-25-Q-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK CCAD CONTR OFFCORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5260, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/719c34da190849b282476d6366dfb119/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Argon and Liquid Nitrogen microbulk fills at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. This opportunity, identified by solicitation number W912NW-25-Q-0001, requires the provision of approximately 15,000 gallons of microbulk Argon and 80,000 gallons of bulk Nitrogen annually, along with tank rentals for the duration of the contract, which will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price with five one-year ordering periods. This procurement is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency at the Army Depot and is a total small business set-aside, encouraging participation from small enterprises in federal contracting. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by October 24, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Jennifer Salyers at jennifer.l.salyers2.civ@army.mil.

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    Jennifer Salyers
    jennifer.l.salyers2.civ@army.mil
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    W912NW-25-Q-0001 ARGON AND NITROGEN MICROBULK TANK FILLS AND RENTAL.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Corpus Christi Army Depot's procurement of Argon and Nitrogen tank fills, issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The RFP, with solicitation number W912NW25Q0001, is set for responses by November 8, 2024. The contract entails a Firm-Fixed Price with five one-year ordering periods, estimating various quantities of bulk gases, specifically 15,000 gallons of microbulk Argon and 80,000 gallons of bulk Nitrogen annually. It also includes provisions for tank rentals that will remain on-site for the contract's duration. Quotations must include specific contractor contact information and adhere to submission guidelines, with a deadline for offers set to October 24, 2024. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, ensuring compliance with various clauses related to small business programs and certifications. Additional details regarding inspections and acceptance terms and delivery information are provided. This procurement is significant for maintaining operational efficiency at the Army Depot while fostering small business participation in federal contracting.
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