DRAFT_Sources sought Coversheet N2 Tank Services.pdf

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SOURCES SOUGHT

National Guard Bureau

N2 TANK SERVICES – PEACE VANGUARD

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A SOURCES

SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought is for planning and informational purposes only and shall NOT be considered as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this Sources Sought or furnishing the requested information. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the

Government will arise as a result of a Contractor's submission of responses to this Sources

Sought or the Government's use of such information. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the

Government’s review.

1.0 Introduction

The National Guard Bureau’s Operational Contracting Division Contracting Office (NGB-AQ-

C), 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204, is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified sources capable of providing Nitrogen Tank Servicing in support of USAFTD Peace Vanguard, Marana, Arizona. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

2.0 Description of Requirement

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, materials, and incidental services necessary to deliver two (2) full Standard Industrial Grade Nitrogen cylinders and one (1) full Ultra-High Purity Nitrogen cylinder (all Size 3K / 3,000 PSI capacity, approx.

670 FT3). The cylinders must be delivered no later than 30 calendar days after contract award and shall be fully serviceable, properly inspected and certified for immediate operational use, and accompanied by all standard manufacturer warranties and required commercial transportation documentation.

The estimated period of performance shall be from 31 October 2026 to 31 December 2028 with a 3-month base period, 2, 12-month option periods and a 52.217-8 period of 6 months. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Price.

3.0 Responses

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Industry is asked to provide feedback on the following:

1. Contractors possessing the requisite skills, resources, and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements are invited to respond to this notice via a submission of an

Executive Summary on 8.5" x 11" paper, no more than three (3) pages in length, using 12-point font. Graphics are permitted but will be dismissed if the Government finds them to be ineligible. All responses must include the following information: Name and address of applicant/company (Corporate/Principal Office), to include primary point of contact information (name, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address)

2. SBA Size Status. If 8(a), include Case Number, Entrance Date, and Exit Dates

3. UEI and CAGE Number

4. Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Number (i.e,. GSA OASIS, GSA

HCaTS, EPIC, APSD, MAS, RS3, etc.), if applicable

5. The Government is considering NAICS Code 325120 – Lease or Rental of Equipment:

Chemical and Chemical Products. The anticipated PSC Code is W068 – Industrial Gas

Manufacturing. Is this NAICS and PSC appropriate for this requirement.

6. The Government has determined this requirement to be commercial in nature.

7. Capabilities and Relevant Past Performance. Provide no more than 3 projects that your firm has performed that demonstrate relevant past performance of services similar to those needed for this requirement. You may include Government and non-Government past performance if the non-Government work is relevant. Include contract numbers, the relative scope of work, and the value of the work that your firm performed. You may provide the qualifications of the people supporting each project.

8. Include your recommendations to improve NGB’s approach to this requirement.

9. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Please note in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the Small Business Prime must perform at least 50% of the work (in terms of the cost performance) themselves as the Prime

Contractor. The 50% requirement includes work performed by similarly situated subcontractors.

Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in the PWS for the base period as well as any option periods.

10. This is a NEW requirement.

4.0 Response Deadline / Submission Info

Sources Sought Responses (Section 3.0, Items 1 – 10) shall be provided by 5:00 pm EST on 28

September 2026.

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Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to MSG Corey Caza, Contract Specialist at corey.d.caza.mil@army.mil and LTC Beau Armentor, Contracting Officer at beau.j.armentor.mil@army.mil.

mailto:beau.j.armentor.mil@army.mil