RFI-Specialty Gases.docx

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)- RFI-000371

Specialty Gases

Issue Date: February 10, 2026

Due Date: February 17, 2026

DISCLAIMER

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for the purchase of specialty gases. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking information regarding vendor ability to supply specialty gases for our operations located in Huntsville AL., Redstone Arsenal. Please provide details on your ability to deliver the following gases in the specified grades and cylinder sizes:

· Argon (UHP Grade) – Cylinder/Bulk 5600L micro bulk tank or similar

· Nitrogen (UHP Grade) – 300 cuft cylinder

· Methane (UHP Grade) – 300 cuft cylinder

· Helium (UHP Grade) – 300 cuft cylinder

· Carbon Dioxide (Coleman Grade) – 50 lb cylinder

· Carbon Monoxide (UHP Grade) – 150 cuft cylinder

· Hydrogen (UHP Grade) – 300 cuft cylinder

· Oxygen (UHP Grade) – 300 cuft cylinder

· Compressed Air (Zero Grade) – 300 cuft cylinder

In addition, the FBI is evaluating options for bulk storage and may be interested in acquiring a 5600L micro bulk tank for Argon or a comparable solution. Please include information on available bulk storage systems, delivery logistics, and service support.

We request that your response include:

· Confirmation of product availability and specifications

· Typical lead times for delivery

· Cylinder and bulk tank handling requirements

· Safety and compliance certifications

· Inspections of permanently acquired tanks (who conducts them and how often)

· Any additional services offered (e.g., installation, maintenance, monitoring)

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to large and small businesses for market research only to request input from potential providers of the specialty gases noted above.

The Government would like to know which firms can provide specialty gases for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The Government requests the following information:

0. Company name and business size.

0. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

0. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they are capable of providing these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

0. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal / DBA Name

Address

Point of Contact

Telephone Number

Email Address

UEI Number

Cage Code

Applicable NAICS Code

Standard Business Size

GSA Schedule

NASA SEWP Contract

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

The FBI is issuing this RFI to:

· Gather industry information on specialty gases.

· Request information on any industry changes or improvements that the FBI should consider when looking to acquire products that meet the requirements.

· Obtain feedback on the preliminary evaluation criteria.

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICTIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.201(e), RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE:

1. Interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice no later than 5:00 PM ET, Friday, February 17, 2026.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI 's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in improved solutions which are of benefit to the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE:

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Submit RFI information via e-mail to the attention of:

Adelle Bolton Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Investigation Email: albolton@fbi.gov image1.jpeg