SF30 SPE60125R0317 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

See Block 14

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE SPE601 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SPE60125R0317

X

2025 AUG 26

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of OffersX is extended, is not extended.

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc. ) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).X

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor X is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning

DLA ENERGY AEROSPACE ENRGY-DLAE-M

BLDG 5730

1525 WURTSMITH STREET

JBSA LACKLAND TX 78236

15C. DATE SIGNED 16C. DATE SIGNED

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

Opening/Closing Date Changed to:

2025 AUG 26 / 2025 SEP 29

TIME 3:00 PM

See Attached Continuation Sheet(s).

(X)

CHECK ONE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13. THIS APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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SPE60125R0317 - 0002

NOTICE TO OFFERORS:

The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide the following answers to questions which have been asked of DLA in reference to Solicitation SPE60125R0317:

1.Q1: Will Robins AFB, GA and Anniston Army Depot, AL have new/updated MIL-SPECs effective 7/1/26?

A1: The current attached MIL-SPEC for MIL-PRF-27415 Argon ALL which is in the SOO is most current and will remain in place. Please see the most current Purchase Description for Liquid Argon (ALW), Grade LW, 99.997% NSN 6830-01-649-9659, Grade LW.

2.Q2: Is the unit of measure correct for Robins AFB, GA and Anniston Army Depot, AL correct?

A2: The unit of measure is indeed incorrect. The unit should be in pounds (Lbs.) and not gallons (UG6). The quantities are correct for each location. Please see attached updated Pricing Worksheet.

3.Q3: Will there be consideration to extending the due date?

A3: At this time the due date will be extended to September 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm CST. This extension will allow Vendors time to visit the sites and submit their bid. Any bids received after closing will be considered late and will not be included in the competitive range.

4.Q4: Please provide the tank sizes for each location. See the following:

Anniston Army Depot, AL Tanks

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location Max PSI 1 34,884 Above Ground BLDG. 133 250 psi 1 10,465 Above Ground BLDG. 128 250 psi

Robins Air Force Base, GA Tanks

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location Max PSI 1 10,467 Above Ground BLDG. 165 250 psi 1 17,445 Above Ground BLDG. 614 250 psi 1 500 Above Ground BLDG. 323 250 psi

** Tank capacities and Unit of Measure are in Pounds (lbs).

5. Q5: A site visit was requested for Robins AFB, GA.

A5: The dates available for the site visit are as follows: September 10th-12th, 15th-18th, 22nd, 24th-26th and 29th-30th, all from 9am-4:30pm. Please contact Michael Holmes at 478-926-8928 to arrange an appointment.

6. Q6: A site visit was requested for Anniston Army Depot, AL.

A6: The date available for the site visit is as follows: September 22, 2025, from 9am-4:30pm. Please contact Twnica Gatewood (twnica.n.gatewood.civ@army.mil) at 520-671-0863 to arrange an appointment.

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Quality Technical Provisions

PRESURIZING AGENT, LIQUID, ARGON, GR A,LAA,9.1B

9135-016495576

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

IAW BASIC SPEC NR MIL-PRF-27415D

REVISION NR D DTD 02/28/2023

PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 52838 ENERGY-QAP-E22

REVISION NR D DTD 02/09/2022

PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 52838 ENERGY-QAP-E35

REVISION NR A DTD 12/01/2011

PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 52838 ENERGY-QAP-C1.02

REVISION NR D DTD 03/11/2025

PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 52838 ENERGY-QAP-E1.15

REVISION NR B DTD 01/01/2023

PART PIECE NUMBER:

IAW REFERENCE QAP 52838 ENERGY-QAP-E33.10

REVISION NR B DTD 01/01/2023

PART PIECE NUMBER:

PRESURIZING AGENT,LIQUID ARGON

Hazard Communication Standard Notice:

Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous materials to government activities.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating the applicable information on labels.

In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015:

1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with the requirements found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.

2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, hazardous warning labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.

3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous warning labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R.

1910.1200.

For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:

https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs-final-rule.html.

For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link:

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title29-vol6/pdf/CFR-2009-title29-vol6-sec1910-1200.pdf.

ARGON,LIQUID,ALW,9.1B

6830-016499659

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

ARGON,LIQUID

Hazard Communication Standard Notice:

Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous materials to government activities.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating the applicable information on labels.

In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015:

1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with the requirements found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.

2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, hazardous warning labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.

3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous warning labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R.

1910.1200.

For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:

https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs-final-rule.html.

For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link:

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title29-vol6/pdf/CFR-2009-title29-vol6-sec1910-1200.pdf.

Installation of Equipment,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000162

Contractor-Provided Tank Installation:

Contractor shall install their Contractor provided tanks and equipment on existing cement pads, within the existing system footprints, no later than 30 calendar days from start of contract performance. The Contractor shall also perform all inspections and maintenance of Contractor provided tanks/equipment to assure systems provide safe and uninterrupted support. Contractor provided tanks may be chilled through initial deliveries, but initial deliveries into Contractor provided tanks shall not qualify as a #Hot Fill# service. The Contractor will coordinate with the current supplier to effect removal of current equipment and installation of new equipment, or to retain the current equipment. The Contractor may be required to provide a temporary system during change out of existing system or tanks to eliminate any delay in supply of product.

9135 - SE0000162,,Installation of Equipment

Removal of Equipment,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000163

Contractor-Provided Equipment Removal:

Contractor provided tanks/equipment shall be removed by the Contractor within 30 calendar days after contract termination. The Contractor will coordinate with the follow-on supplier to effect removal of current equipment and installation of new equipment.

9135 - SE0000163,,Removal of Equipment

Quality Technical Provisions Expedited/Emergency Delivery,V200,SVC

6830-SE0000176

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

Quality Technical Provisions Expedited/Emergency Delivery,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000177

Expedited/Emergency Delivery:

Emergency deliveries shall be within three (3) calendar days of request unless otherwise determined with the DLA Contracting Officer. After emergency delivery order is placed, Contractor shall coordinate delivery

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time and acceptance of emergency deliveries with customer.

9135 - SE0000177,,Expedited/Emergency Delivery

Detention Fee,V200,SVC

6830-SE0000178

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

Quality Technical Provisions Detention Fee,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000179

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

Quality Technical Provisions Fill Line Restriction Orifice,V200,SVC

6830-SE0000180

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

Quality Technical Provisions Fill Line Restriction Orifice,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000181

Tank Over-Pressure Protection: If it is determined during supplier site visits or upon review of Customer tank technical information<(>,<)> that additional tank over-pressure protection is required to comply with CGA P-59, Prevention of Over-Pressure during Filling of Cryogenic Vessels, the Contractor shall identify the deficiency to the designated Customer representative(s) for implementation of corrective action. The Contractor may be requested to provide and install the additional tank protection, which may encompass any of the methods identified in the P-59. NOTE: Over-pressure protection devices shall not be installed on Customer-owned storage tanks without prior coordination with DLA Energy Contracting Officer and the activity that physically possesses the tank(s).

9135 - SE0000181,,Fill Line Restriction Orifice

INCLUDE ZF001 OBJECT TEXT ID ST LANGUAGE EN

Quality Technical Provisions Tank Hot Fill,V200,SVC

6830-SE0000182

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

Quality Technical Provisions Tank Hot Fill,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000183

INCLUDE ZF002 OBJECT TEXT ID ST LANGUAGE EN

Equipment Usage Fee,V200,SVC

9135-SE0000224

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

PR #: 7012510152,7012525760

Item: 0001 Quantity: 560,000.000UoM: LB Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-016495576 (LAA) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

PRESURIZING AGENT, LIQUID, ARGON, GR A

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042 FP8042

Name Phone

ANTHONY RILEY (478)497-4175

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Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

TANK TRUCK

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 500 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S)BLDG 323 PSIG 250

1 10467 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) BLDG 165 PSIG 250

1 17445 ABOVEGROUND TANK(S) BLDG 614 PSIG 250

Delivery Hours: 0700-1500 M-F CLOSED US FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.

CLIN 0001: ESTIMATED QTY: 560,000 LBS

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

YEAR 1 - 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 Estimated Qty: 140,000 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $ ____

YEAR 2 - 07/01/2027 - 06/30/2028 Estimated Qty: 140,000 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $ ____

YEAR 3 - 07/01/2028 - 06/30/2029 Estimated Qty: 140,000 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $____

YEAR 4 - 07/01/2029 - 06/30/2030 Estimated Qty: 140,000 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $ ____

GRAND TOTAL $______________

Product CLIN 0001 Associated with Service CLINs 0002 through 0008

Item: 0002 Quantity: 1.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000162 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Installation of Equipment

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042

Name Phone

ANTHONY RILEY (478)497-4175

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0002: ESTIMATED QTY: 1 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Estimated QTY: 1 EA Unit Price $ ______ Extended Total $ ______ Service CLIN 0002 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0003 Quantity: 1.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000163 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Removal of Equipment

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC OrderingOffice DODAAC

USAF FP8042

Name Phone

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SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0003: ESTIMATED QTY: 1 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0003 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0004 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000177 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Expedited/Emergency Delivery

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042

Name Phone

ANTHONY RILEY (478)497-4175

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0004: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Estimated QTY: 5 EA Unit Price $ ______ Extended Total $ ______ Service CLIN 0004 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0005 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000179 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Detention Fee

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042

Name Phone

ANTHONY RILEY (478)497-4175

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0005: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0005 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0006 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA

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Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000181 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Fill Line Restriction Orifice

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042

Name Phone

ANTHONY RILEY (478)497-4175

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0006: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0006 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0007 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000183 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Tank Hot Fill

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042

Name Phone

ANTHONY RILEY (478)497-4175

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0007: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0007 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0008 Quantity: 60.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

9135-SE0000224 (V200) CDSROBINSA - ROBINS AFB GA

Equipment Usage Fee

Delivery Address: Robins AFB GA 31098

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP8042

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CLIN 0008: ESTIMATED QTY: 60 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Estimated QTY: 60 EA Unit Price $ ______ Extended Total $ ______ Service CLIN 0008 Associated with Product CLIN 0001

Item: 0009 Quantity: 756,692.000UoM: LB Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

6830-016499659 (ALW) CDSANNISTO - ANNISTON ARMYDEPOT AL

ARGON,LIQUID

Delivery Address: FRANKFORD AVE ANNISTON AL 36201

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

ARMY W31G1Y W31G1Y

Name Phone

TWNICA N. GATEWOOD 256-240-3769

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

TANK TRUCK

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 3000 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) BLDG. 133

1 900 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) BLDG. 128

Delivery Hours: 0700-1400 M-TH

CLIN 0009: ESTIMATED QTY: 756,692 LBS

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

YEAR 1 - 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 Estimated Qty: 189,173 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $ ____

YEAR 2 - 07/01/2027 - 06/30/2028 Estimated Qty: 189,173 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $ ____

YEAR 3 - 07/01/2028 - 06/30/2029 Estimated Qty: 189,173 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $____

YEAR 4 - 07/01/2029 - 06/30/2030 Estimated Qty: 189,173 LB Unit Price $ _____ Extended Total $ ____

GRAND TOTAL $______________

Product CLIN 0009 Associated with Service CLINs 0010 through 0013

Item: 0010 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

6830-SE0000176 (V200) CDSANNISTO - ANNISTON ARMYDEPOT AL

Expedited/Emergency Delivery

Delivery Address: FRANKFORD AVE ANNISTON AL 36201

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

ARMY W31G1Y

TWNICA N. GATEWOOD256-240-3769

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CLIN 0010: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0010 Associated with Product CLIN 0009

Item: 0011 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

6830-SE0000178 (V200) CDSANNISTO - ANNISTON ARMYDEPOT AL

Detention Fee

Delivery Address: FRANKFORD AVE ANNISTON AL 36201

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

ARMY W31G1Y W31G1Y

Name Phone

TWNICA N. GATEWOOD 256-240-3769

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0011: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0011 Associated with Product CLIN 0009

Item: 0012 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030 Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

6830-SE0000180 (V200) CDSANNISTO - ANNISTON ARMYDEPOT AL

Fill Line Restriction Orifice

Delivery Address: FRANKFORD AVE ANNISTON AL 36201

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

ARMY W31G1Y W31G1Y

Name Phone

TWNICA N.GATEWOOD 256-240-3769

CLIN 0012: ESTIMATED QTY: 1 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0012 Associated with Product CLIN 0009

Item: 0013 Quantity: 5.000UoM: EA Period of Performance: 07/01/2026-06/30/2030

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Escalator: - Base-Ref: 00/00/0000 Base-Price: 0.000000

NSN Delivery Identification State

6830-SE0000182 (V200) CDSANNISTO - ANNISTON ARMYDEPOT AL

Tank Hot Fill

Delivery Address: FRANKFORD AVE ANNISTON AL 36201

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

ARMY W31G1Y W31G1Y

Name Phone

TWNICA N. GATEWOOD 256-240-3769

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

SERVICE MATERIALS

CLIN 0013: ESTIMATED QTY: 5 EA

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030

Service CLIN 0013 Associated with Product CLIN 0009

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Attachments

List of Attachments

Description File Name ATTACH_Attachment_A_S oo_Anniston_Argon Attachment A - SOO

Anniston Argon - CDSANNISTO2.pdf

ATTACH_Attachment_B__ _SOO_Robins_Argon

Attachment B - SOO Robins Argon -

CDSROBINSA.pdf ATTACH_Attachment_C_Q

APs Attachment C - QAPs.pdf

ATTACH_Attachment_D_E nergy_QAP_E33_10

Attachment D - ENERGY QAP E33.10.pdf

ATTACH_Attachment_E__ _Contractor_Performance_

Data

Attachment E - Contractor Performance Data Sheet.

pdf ATTACH_Attachment_F_P ricing_Worksheet Attachment F - Pricing

Worksheet - SPE60125R0317.xlsx

ATTACH_Attachment_G_T ransport_Equipment_Delay

_Certificate

Attachment G - Transport Equipment Delay

Certificate.pdf ATTACH_Attachment_H_P roduct_Specifications Attachment H -Product

Specifications.pdf ATTACH_Attachment_I_R equirements_Page Attachment I - Requirements

SPE60125R0317.pdf ATTACH_Attachment_J__ Technical_Proposal_Docu ment

Attachment J - Technical Proposal

Document_SPE60125R03 17.pdf

ATTACH_Attachment_K_O fferor_Document_Checklist

Attachment K - Offeror Document Checklist.pdf

ATTACH_Attachment_L_A ddendum_Far_52_214_4

Attachment L - Addendum FAR 52-212-4.pdf

ATTACH_Attachment_M__ _Response_to_Questions

Attachment M Response to Questions.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES, 25 June 25

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, AL

TSW: CDSANNISTO

DODAAC: W31G1Y PPN: 9.1B

Scope: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aerospace Energy Business Unit, as the Department of Defense (DoD) Integrated Materiel Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of Liquid Argon to ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, AL into Government-owned tanks. The Contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of requested product f.o.b. destination to ANNISTON ARMY

DEPOT, AL.

Product: Liquid Argon (ALW), Grade LW, 99.997%, NSN 6830-01-649-9659, shall meet the requirements of Grade LW of DLA Energy Purchase Description, ENERGY - 015265174, unless waivered.

One copy of the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each sample required by the specification shall be submitted by the Contractor as an attachment to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). In addition, the Contractor shall include a copy of COA to accompany each delivery to be provided to acceptor at delivery destination.

In addition to the reports required elsewhere within the contract, one copy of a certificate of analysis for each sample required by the specification shall be sent to DLA Energy Quality within three days after the analysis of that sample. The analysis report shall be emailed to tech.prop@dla.mil.

Product Delivery: Routine product deliveries shall be within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of an order from the appointed Delivery Scheduler.

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location Max PSI 1 34884 Above Ground BLDG. 133 250 psi 1 10465 Above Ground BLDG. 128 250 psi

** Tank capacities and Unit of Measure are in Pounds (lbs).

** Delivery hours: Monday – Thursday 0700-1400. Closed on Federal Holidays.

Expedited/Emergency Delivery:

Emergency deliveries shall be within three (3) calendar days of request unless otherwise determined with the DLA Contracting Officer. After emergency delivery order is placed, Contractor shall coordinate delivery time and acceptance of emergency deliveries with customer.

Method of Measurement: Method of measurement shall be by truck mounted calibrated flow meter.

Inspection and Acceptance: Inspection for quality shall be performed at origin.

Quantity determination and acceptance shall be at destination. Contractor shall obtain customer signature for delivery at each location for acceptance of quantity. A copy of the signed quantity acceptance document must be attached to the WAWF invoice submittal for payment.

Fill Line Restriction Orifice: If it is determined during supplier site visits or upon review of Customer tank technical information, that additional tank over-pressure protection is required to comply with CGA P-59, Prevention of Over-Pressure during Filling of Cryogenic Vessels, the Contractor shall identify the deficiency to the designated Customer representative(s) for implementation of corrective action. The Contractor may be requested to provide and install the additional tank protection, which may encompass any of the methods identified in the P-59. NOTE: Over-pressure protection devices shall not be installed on Customer-owned storage tanks without prior coordination with DLA Energy Contracting Officer and the activity that physically possesses the tank(s).

Tank Hot Fill: Occasionally, the Contractor may be required to perform a Hot Fill in order to cool-down and refill any tank that has gone empty and is warm. The supplier will use the commercial industrial gas standard that would remove the minor constitutes outlined in 27210 converting the liquid product carried to a gas to purge/ cool the inner vessel prior to pushing liquid into the tank.

Detention Fee: The Contractor shall be paid for detention beyond free time for delays caused by the Government. Free time will commence at the time the Contractor’s transport truck or truck and trailer arrives at the delivery destination (receiving tank identified in the contract) and will end when the carrier is released. For items involving multiple drops, time between drops will not be included in the free time.

Security Requirements: Contractor personnel shall provide a valid passport, driver’s license, insurance, vehicle paperwork, and shall be escorted at all times at each destination. All delivery vehicles are subject to search by security personnel prior to accessing delivery location and while on each facility.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES, 2 Jul 2025 Robins AFB

TSW – CDSROBINSA

DODAAC – FP8042 PPN 9.1B

Scope: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aerospace Energy Business Unit, as the Department of Defense (DoD) Integrated Materiel Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of Liquid Argon (LAA) to Robins AFB, GA into Government-owned tanks. The Contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of requested product f.o.b. destination to Robins AFB.

Product: Liquid Argon, LAA, Type II, Grade A, NSN 9135-01-649-5576, shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF 27415D, 28 Feb 2023 or the most current version.

One copy of the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each sample required by the specification shall be submitted by the Contractor as an attachment to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). In addition, the Contractor shall include a copy of COA to accompany each delivery to be provided to acceptor at delivery destination.

In addition to the reports required elsewhere within the contract, one copy of a certificate of analysis for each sample required by the specification shall be sent to DLA Energy Quality within three days after the analysis of that sample. The analysis report shall be emailed to tech.prop@dla.mil.

Product Delivery: Routine product deliveries shall be within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of an order from the appointed Delivery Scheduler into Government owned tanks.

Deliveries shall be made from 0700-1500 hours, Monday-Friday, excluding federal and local holidays.

Description of Government-Owned Argon Tanks: Argon shall be delivered into the following Government-owned storage vessels listed below.

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location Max PSI 1 10467 Above Ground BLDG. 165 250 PSI

1 17445 Above Ground BLDG. 614 250 PSI 1 500 Above Ground BLDG. 323 250 PSI

** Tank capacities and Unit of Measure are in Pounds (lbs).

**Delivery Notes: Delivery to Bldg. 165 is in a tight area. The driver will have limited space to maneuver. The driver must enter through a parking area and upon exit drive out the wrong side against the way the cars are parked when making deliveries.

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Method of Measurement: Method of measurement shall be by truck mounted

Inspection and Acceptance: Inspection for quality shall be performed at origin.

Quantity determination and acceptance shall be at destination. Contractor shall obtain customer signature for delivery at each location for acceptance of quantity. A copy of the signed quantity acceptance document must be attached to the WAWF invoice submittal for payment.

Expedited/Emergency Delivery: Emergency deliveries shall be within three (3) calendar days of request unless otherwise determined by the DLA Contracting Officer.

After an emergency delivery order is placed, contractor shall coordinate delivery time and acceptance of emergency deliveries with the customer.

Fill Line Restriction Orifice: If it is determined during supplier site visits or upon review of Customer tank technical information, additional tank over-pressure protection is required to comply with CGA P-59, Prevention of Over-Pressure during Filling of Cryogenic Vessels, the Contractor shall identify the deficiency to the designated Customer representative(s) for implementation of corrective action. The Contractor may be requested to provide and install the additional tank protection, which may encompass any of the methods identified in the P-59. NOTE: Over-pressure protection devices shall not be installed on Customer-owned storage tanks without prior coordination with DLA Energy Contracting Officer and the activity that physically possesses the tank(s).

Detention Fee: The Contractor shall be paid for detention beyond free time for delays caused by the Government. Free time will commence at the time the Contractor’s transport truck or truck and trailer arrives at the delivery destination (receiving tank identified in the contract) and will end when the carrier is released. For items involving multiple drops, time between drops will not be included in the free time.

Tank Hot Fill: Occasionally, the Contractor may be required to perform a “Hot Fill” to cool-down and refill any tank that has gone empty and is warm. The supplier will use the commercial industrial gas standard that would remove the minor constitutes outlined in MIL-PRF 27415 converting the liquid product carried to a gas to purge/cool the inner vessel prior to pushing liquid into the tank.

Equipment Usage (Telemetry): The Contractor shall provide automatic fill-up telemetry capability for mentioned storage vessels. The Contractor shall also perform all inspections and maintenance of Contractor provided equipment to assure systems provide safe and uninterrupted support.

Installation, Maintenance and Removal of Contractor-Provided Tanks/Equipment: Contractor shall install their Contractor provided tanks and equipment on existing cement pads, within the existing system footprints, no later than 30 calendar days from start of contract performance. The Contractor shall also perform all inspections and maintenance of Contractor provided tanks/equipment to assure systems provide safe and uninterrupted support. Contractor tanks shall be fully capable of taking liquid product resupply deliveries from the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a contact number for emergency repairs of Contractor-provided tankage and shall have this number placarded in an easily visible location on the tank. The Contractor shall also provide tank operating instructions for each Contractor tank provided. All Contractor-provided tank placards, labels and operating instructions shall be provided in English. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the Contractor-provided tank in accordance with industry standards. Contractor provided tanks may be chilled through initial deliveries, but initial deliveries into Contractor provided tanks shall not qualify as a “Hot Fill” service. The Contractor will coordinate with the current supplier to effect removal of current equipment and installation of new equipment, or to retain the current equipment. Contractor provided tanks/equipment shall be removed by the Contractor within 30 calendar days after contract termination. The Contractor will coordinate with the follow-on supplier to effect removal of current equipment and installation of new equipment.

Automatic Fill-Up: The Contractor shall provide automatic fill-up telemetry capability for each tank.

The tank shall be equipped with a solar powered remote telemetry unit with battery backup and maintained by the Contractor.

The telemetry unit shall reliably monitor tank inventory levels and transmit product quantity data to the Supplier.

The telemetry unit shall reliably monitor and transmit tank status regarding tank safety limits of current product pressure and temperature.

The telemetry system shall be continuously monitored by the supplier who will trigger automatic refills of product when the tank levels reach 30% of capacity.

Accessibility: As part of the auto-fill telemetry system, the Contractor shall provide an internet (Web) based application accessible by the Government.

The Contractor shall submit an invoice for no more or less than the total delivered quantity, and each invoice submitted for automatic fill-up deliveries shall be accompanied by a record of the quantity delivered into the tank.

Security Requirements: Contractor personnel shall provide a valid passport, driver’s license, insurance, vehicle paperwork, and shall be always escorted at each destination. All delivery vehicles are subject to search by security personnel prior to accessing delivery location and while on each facility.

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Contractor Performance Data Sheet

SPE601-25-R-0317

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OFFEROR NAME:

CLIN NSN PRODUCT/SERVICE QUANTITY U/I OFFER UNIT PRICE TOTAL OFFER PRICE

ROBINS AIRFORCE BASE, GA

0001 9135-01-649-5576 Liquid Argon (LAA) 560,000.00 Lbs.

Year 1: 07/1/2026-06/30/2027 140,000.00 Lbs. $0.00

Year 2: 07/1/2027-06/30/2028 140,000.00 Lbs. $0.00

Year 3: 07/1/2028-06/30/2029 140,000.00 Lbs. $0.00

Year 4: 07/1/2029-06/30/2030 140,000.00 Lbs. $0.00

0002 9135-SE0000162 Installation of Equipment 1.00 EA $0.00

0003 9135-SE0000163 Removal of Equipment 1.00 EA $0.00

0004 9135-SE0000177 Expedited/Emergency Delivery 5.00 EA $0.00

0005 9135-SE0000179 Detention Fee 5.00 EA $0.00

0006 9135-SE0000181 Fill Line Restriction Orifice 5.00 EA $0.00

0007 9135-SE0000183 Tank Hot Fill 5.00 EA $0.00

0008 9135-SE0000224 Equipment Usage Fee 60.00 EA $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

6 Month extension 9135-01-649-5576 Liquid Argon (LAA) 70,000.00 UG6 $0.00

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, AL

0009 6830-01-649-9659 Liquid Argon (ALW) 756,629.00 Lbs.

Year 1: 07/1/2026-06/30/2027 189,173.00 Lbs. $0.00

Year 2: 07/1/2027-06/30/2028 189,173.00 Lbs. $0.00

Year 3: 07/1/2028-06/30/2029 189,173.00 Lbs. $0.00

Year 4: 07/1/2029-06/30/2030 189,173.00 Lbs. $0.00

0010 6830-SE0000176 Expedited/Emergency Delivery 5.00 EA $0.00

0011 6830-SE0000178 Detention Fee 5.00 EA $0.00

0012 6830-SE0000180 Fill Line Restriction Orifice 1.00 EA $0.00

0013 6830-SE0000182 Tank Hot Fill 5.00 EA $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

GRAND TOTAL $0.00

6 Month extension 6830-01-649-9659 Liquid Argon (ALW) 164,587.00 Lbs $0.00

*PLEASE ENTER OFFER UNIT PRICES IN THE HIGHLIGHTED FIELDS, TWO DECIMAL PLACES ONLY.

TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DELAY CERTIFICATE

1. CONSIGNOR 2. CONSIGNEE 3. PRODUCT

4. CARRIER 5. TRAILER NUMBER 6. DATE SHIPPED

7. FREIGHT BILL NUMBER 8. CBL NUMBER 9. SEAL NUMBER

10. LOADING/UNLOADING INFORMATION

DATE RECEIVED TIME DATE RECEIVED TIME

A. ARRIVED D. FINISH

B. ACCEPTED FOR

LOADING/UNLOADING E. UNIT RELEASED

C. START F. TOTAL HOUR HELD

11. REASON FOR DELAY (Make a complete statement adequately describing each segment of delay, amount of time on each delay, and whether delay was the responsibility of carrier or consignee/consignor)

12. DETENTION CERTIFICATION STATEMENT : I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CONSIGNEE SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF SHIPPER SIGNATURE OF DRIVER

13. NOTE TO CARRIER: A copy of "TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DELAY CERTIFICATE" must accompany each detention invoice to provide documentation for invoice certification and payment.

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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

METRIC

MIL-PRF-27415D

28 February 2023

SUPERSEDING

MIL-PRF-27415C

07 August 2013

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

PROPELLANT PRESSURIZING AGENT, ARGON

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for two grades and two types of argon.

1.2 Classification. The argon will be of the following types and grades as specified (see

6.2):

1.2.1 Types. The types of argon are as follows:

Type I – Gaseous

Type II – Liquid

1.2.2 Grades. The grades of argon are as follows:

Grade A – 99.998 percent purity Grade B – 99.985 percent purity

1.3 Part or identifying number (PIN). The PINs to be used for argon acquired to this specification are created as follows:

M 27415 - X X Example of PIN: M27415-2B

Grade (1.2.2).

Type (1.2.1). Use 1 for Type I, 2 for Type II.

Specification number.

Prefix for military specification.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-59860 – Valves, Cylinder, Gas (for Compressed or Liquefied Gases)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-101 – Color Code for Pipelines and for Compressed Gas Cylinders MIL-STD-1411 – Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following specifications and standards form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issue of this document is the one cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2).

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

Technical Publication

NSRDS 27

– Thermodynamic Properties of Argon from the Triple Point to 300K at Pressures to 1000 Atmospheres

(Copies of this document are available online at https://www.nist.gov.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM E29 – Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

ASTM F307 – Standard Practice for Sampling Pressurized Gas for Gas Analysis

ASTM F310 – Standard Practice for Sampling Cryogenic Aerospace Fluids

(Copies of these documents are available from https://www.astm.org.)

COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION (CGA)

CGA G-11.1 – Commodity Specification for Argon CGA P-15 – Standard for the Filling of Nonflammable Compressed

Gas Cylinders

(Copies of these documents are available from https://www.cganet.com.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document will take precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Grade requirements. The purity and impurity concentrations shall conform to the limits of Table I when tested in accordance with the applicable test method also specified in Table I. Other limits and tests may be specified by the procuring activity (see 6.2).

3.2 Limiting values. The following applies to all specified limits in this specification: For purposes of determining conformance with these requirements, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, using the Rounding Method of ASTM E29.

3.3 Filter. A filter with a rating of at least 10-micrometer nominal and 40-micrometer absolute or better shall be installed between the manufacturer’s plant system and the manifold used to fill the gas or liquid containers for delivery.

3.4 Filled containers (Type I only).

3.4.1 Pressure. The container filling pressure (see 6.2) shall not differ from that required by the contract by more than 1.0% at 21 C (70 F) when tested as specified in 4.5.1.

In no case shall the filling pressure exceed the rated service pressure of the container.

3.4.2 Leakage. Cylinders shall not leak when tested according to 4.5.2.

3.4.3 Inspection and maintenance. Compressed gas cylinders shall be inspected, maintained, and charged according to 4.5.3.

TABLE I. Limits for argon.

Composition Grade Test Paragraph

A B

Purity, % by volume, min 99.998 99.985 4.4.1

Impurities

Water, ppm by volume, max 3.5 23 4.4.2

Dew point, °C (°F), max -68 (-90) -54 (-65) 4.4.2

Oxygen, ppm by volume, max 2 50 4.4.2

Hydrogen, ppm by volume, max 2 50 4.4.2

Nitrogen, ppm by volume, max 10 50 4.4.2

Total hydrocarbons (as methane), ppm by volume, max

0.5 Not specified 4.4.2

Carbon dioxide, ppm by volume, max

0.5 Not specified 4.4.2

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Points of inspection (see 6.2). Unless otherwise specified, acceptance tests shall be conducted at the site of filling prior to shipment or departure.

4.1.1 Containers. Unless otherwise specified, acceptance tests shall be conducted at the site of filling prior to shipment or departure.

4.2 Conformance inspection. Quality conformance tests shall consist of the following:

a. Individual tests (Type I only) ......................4.2.1

b. Sampling tests ..........................................4.2.2

4.2.1 Individual tests (Type I only). Each container shall be subjected to the following tests as described under 4.5:

a. Filling pressure .........................................4.5.1

b. Leakage ..................................................4.5.2

4.2.2 Sampling test. The number of argon containers shall be selected in accordance with Table II and subjected to the tests required by Table I.

TABLE II.…