Metals Tech Gases
ID: FA48092QXXXXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4809 4TH CONS SQ CCSEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB, NC, 27531-2456, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f931450fcb744e879eee5cb3443832c7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for a contract to supply various industrial gases at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The requirement includes the provision of 300 cubic feet of Argon gas, 300 cubic feet of a 75%/25% Argon/Carbon Dioxide mixture, 200 cubic feet of Oxygen gas, and 225 cubic feet of Acetylene gas, as outlined under NAICS Code 325120 for Industrial Gas Manufacturing. This procurement is critical for supporting the operations of four EMS Metals Tech facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards for handling government-owned cylinders, as detailed in the attached draft Statement of Work. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities package demonstrating their qualifications and business status by contacting Alison Gandulla at alison.gandulla@us.af.mil or Glinnis Thompson at glinnins.thompson@us.af.mil, with all submissions due by the specified deadline.

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    SOW DRAFT.docx
    This document outlines contractual requirements for handling government-owned cylinders, focusing on safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Key provisions cover changes requiring written approval, disposal procedures for non-repairable government property with specific payment structures based on the percentage of non-repairable cylinders, and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for cylinder marking, labeling, and shipping. It also details marking standards, valve specifications (including MIL-SPEC for DOD activities), and color-coding for both government and contractor-owned cylinders. Pricing for services includes those integral to gas filling and additional services like valve replacement, painting, hydrostatic testing, and internal cleaning. The contractor assumes full responsibility for government property, indemnifying the government against loss or damage due to negligence. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are mandatory for hazardous items. This ensures safe and compliant management of gas cylinders in government contracts.
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