Gaseous Helium (GHe) for Navy Diving Unit, Panama City, FL
ID: SPE60125RXXXXType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

LIQUID PROPELLANT FUELS AND OXIDIZERS, CHEMICAL BASE (9135)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b703e11e32a548c79f536504198b3c6c/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking sources for the provision of Gaseous Helium (GHe) to the U.S. Navy Experimental Diving Unit located in Panama City, Florida. The procurement involves delivering Gaseous Helium conforming to specific military specifications, along with ancillary services such as cascading of trailers for efficient gas transfer. This requirement is critical for supporting Navy diving operations and is anticipated to span five years, from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with an estimated total quantity of 1,500,000 cubic feet of GHe. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by April 23, 2025, to the designated contacts, Leno Smith and Sarah Ramseur, at the provided email addresses.

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    Sarah Ramseur
    sarah.ramseur@dla.mil
    Leno Smith
    leno.smith@dla.mil
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