PSC Category 68 encompasses a broad range of chemicals and chemical products critical to various federal government operations. These chemicals serve diverse purposes across military, research, healthcare, and industrial applications, including specialized gases, industrial solvents, medical treatments, and maintenance fluids. The category includes everything from compressed gases and liquid chemicals to specialized chemical compounds used in scientific research, manufacturing, and operational support. The Federal Contract Awards within PSC 68 demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts ranging from medical gas supply for VA healthcare facilities to specialized chemical procurements for military ammunition and research purposes. Most contracts are structured as Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreements, typically lasting one to five years with base periods and multiple option years. Common funding agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and scientific research institutions like NASA and NIH. Set-asides frequently target small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Indian Economic Enterprises, with contract values ranging from approximately $50,000 to $1.2 million. Performance locations are predominantly spread across the continental United States, with significant concentrations in military bases, research facilities, and medical centers. Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC 68 have focused on procuring specialized chemical products including medical gases (oxygen, nitrogen, helium), industrial chemicals (propylene glycol, naphtha), and research-specific compounds (xenon, polybutadiene). Notable solicitations include liquid oxygen services for agricultural research, medical gas delivery for VA healthcare systems, and chemical supplies for military testing and manufacturing. Federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and NASA have been primary requestors. Procurement methods vary from total small business set-asides to full and open competition, with most opportunities requiring detailed technical specifications, precise purity requirements, and comprehensive delivery and maintenance services. Performance locations span research centers, medical facilities, military installations, and scientific laboratories across multiple states.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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36C24624D0068 | Roberts Oxygen Co Inc. | $121.9k | 8/14/24 | 8/13/29 | 8/28/24 | |
47QSWA22D005J | Wilson Dependable Services LLC | $500.0k | 5/16/22 | 5/15/27 | 2/25/25 | |
SPM41204D4047 |
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| Chemical Specialists And Development, LLC | $0 | 3/5/04 | 3/4/09 | 3/5/04 |
N0017482C0049 |
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| None | $0 | 11/15/81 | Not listed | 11/15/81 |
DLA40081C3028 |
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| No Data From D And B | $0 | 5/15/81 | Not listed | 5/15/81 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order 12639525P0081 | Del RIO Feed & Supply, LLC | $325.0k | 1/14/25 | 9/30/25 | 1/14/25 | |
Delivery Order SPE4AX16D9008-SPE4A725FZ974 | Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC | $198 | 10/22/24 | 11/4/24 | 10/22/24 | |
Purchase Order 75N94025P00121 | Messer LLC | $127.7k | 2/25/25 | 2/24/26 | 1/21/25 | |
Purchase Order W911QX21P0065 | Strategic Consulting Alliances, LLC | $3.0m | 5/25/21 | 5/26/25 | 8/26/24 | |
Delivery Order SPM4AR07D0100-74TS | Haas Group International, LLC | $698 | 12/22/15 | 1/4/16 | 12/22/15 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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LIQUID HELIUM Services | 1333ND25QNB190001 | Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology | Solicitation 1/1 | 1/2/25, 4:15 PM | |
HAFB Boiler Chemicals | FA820125R0001 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center | Solicitation 1/1 | 2/18/25, 12:47 PM | |
6835--GLA Medical Gases Base+ 4 OY | 36C26225Q0314 | Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 | Solicitation 1/1 | 1/7/25, 4:41 PM | |
6835--Loma Linda Medical Gas | 36C26225Q0571 | Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 | Solicitation 1/1 | 3/5/25, 12:55 PM | |
Industrial Water Treatment/Boiler Systems Chemicals | FA820124R0001 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 6/13/24, 5:21 PM |
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