Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source ATC Gases.docx
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This Notice of Intent to Sole Source announces the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground's plan to award a sole source contract to AirGas USA, LLC for industrial and specialized compressed gases. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
The requirement covers 16 specific gas products including argon, breathing air, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and various specialty gas mixtures, with detailed specifications for purity levels and cylinder pressures. Estimated annual quantities range from 1 to 500 refills depending on the gas type. The NAICS code is 424690 with a size standard of 500 employees. Interested parties must respond by 14:00 PM EST on February 24, 2025, with responses to include company name, capability statement, pricing, SAM CAGE code, POC information, and small business size status. AirGas USA, LLC is identified as both the incumbent and only approved source for these gases, cylinders, and delivery services.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR ABERDEEN TEST CENTER COMBINED INDUSTRIAL AND SPECIALIZED COMPRESSED GASES
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.106-1(b) (1). The US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Installation and Technology Division, 6472 Integrity Court, Bldg. 4401, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013; has a requirement to procure the following service:
Aberdeen Test Center requires industrial and specialized compressed gases manufactured by AirGas USA, LLC.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price sole source contract, consisting of a 12-month base period plus four (4) 12-month option periods, to AirGas USA, LLC(Air Gas): 6055 Rockside Woods Blvd N Ste 500, Independence, OH 44131-2337, United States. AirGas is the previous contract holder and only approved source for the industrial and specialized compressed gases, cylinders and delivery. The continued need for the industrial and specialized compressed gases, including delivery and cylinders have been deemed critical.
Specific Gases required, required cylinder pressure and estimated quantities are included in the chart below:
| Item # |
| Product Description |
| Grade / Purity |
| Nominal Cylinder Pressure (psig) |
| Estimated Annual |
Quantity (# of refills)
| 1.4.1.1 |
| Argon |
| High Purity (≥99.99%) |
| 2000 |
| 20 |
| 1.4.1.2 |
| Breathing Air |
| USP Grade |
(include batch cert.)
| 3000 |
| 30 |
| 1.41.3 |
| Compressed Air |
| Ultra Zero |
| 2000 |
| 10 |
| 1.4.1.4 |
| Helium |
| Ultra High Purity (≥99.999%) |
| 2000 |
| 20 |
| 1.4.1.5 |
| Hydrogen |
| Ultra High Purity (≥99.999%) |
| 2000 |
| 5 |
| 1.4.1.6 |
| Laser Cutting Gas |
(5%CO2, 40%He, Balance Nitrogen)
| Laser Grade |
| 2000 |
| 20 |
| 1.4.1.7 |
| Nitrogen |
| Ultra-High Purity (≥99.999%) |
| 2000 |
| 50 |
| 1.4.1.8 |
| Nitrogen |
| High Purity (≥99.99%) |
| 3000 |
| 20 |
| 1.4.1.9 |
| Nitrogen |
| High Purity (≥99.99%) |
| 6000 |
| 10 |
| 1.4.1.10 |
| Oxygen |
| Industrial |
(≥99.5%)
| 2000 |
| 500 |
| 1.4.1.11 |
| Oxygen |
| Ultra-High Purity (≥99.99%) |
| 2000 |
| 2 |
| 1.4.1.12 |
| P10 |
(10% CH4, Balance Argon) Nuclear Counter Grade
| 2000 |
| 10 |
| 1.4.1.13 |
| Propylene, 60 lb cylinder |
| Industrial |
(≥99.5%)
| ~260 |
| 50 |
| 1.4.1.14 |
| Shielding Gas, 95/5 |
(5%CO2,Balance Argon) Industrial Grade
| 2400 |
| 500 |
| 1.4.1.15 |
| Shielding Gas, 75/25 |
(25%CO2,Balance Argon) Industrial Grade
| 2400 |
| 100 |
| 1.4.1.16 |
| Sulfur Hexafluoride, 115 lbs |
| Chemically Pure |
| ~300 |
| 1 |
| 1.4.1.17 |
| Miscellaneous - Other commonly used industrial or welding gas upon request. Pricing to be determined at the time of request |
The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 424690 - Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees.
All responses received within five (5) business days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement no later than 14:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), 24 February 2025.
1. Company Name
2. Capability Statement (highly encouraged)
3. Quote or pricing information (highly encouraged)
3. SAM CAGE Code
4. Point of Contact to include name, telephone number and email address.
5. Small business size standard in relation to NAICS Code 424690.
For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Jennifer Langrehr, jennifer.b.langrehr.civ@army.mil. Posting date of this requirement is 18 February 2025. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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