AMENDMENT 0005 - Aerospace Energy RFP for (Liquid Hydrogen (LHB), Gaseous Hydrogen (GH2), Liquid Nitrogen (LN9), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Edwards AFB, CA

The purpose of amendment 0004 is to:

A .Change the closing date FROM: 15 April 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CMT) TO: 25 April 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CMT).

B. Provide responses to Industry questions.

C. See attached SF-30 for full details. 

The purpose of amendment 0003 is to:

A. Provide responses to Industry questions:

1. Clarify the frequency of deliveries that will be required and the quantities for each delivery as well as how often these events occur.

Government Response: Initial delivery required would be approximately one full truckload, which will include cool down of the tank and completely filing the tank to capacity. Loads after initial delivery would be approximately 5000 to 7500 gallons each test run. In addition, a delivery maybe required the day before a run and another delivery after the test run. The Government anticipates 6 months of testing per year with 5 hot fires a week, or approximately 120 “test runs”. Customer anticipates initial small runs will consume 1500 gallons of product.

2. How many gallons of Liquid Hydrogen are consumed per hour?

Government Response: Gallons of Liquid Hydrogen consumed per hour is unknown.

3. How many hours does the Liquid Hydrogen test run last?

Government Response: Each test run takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and consumes roughly 5000 to 7500 gallons of product.

4. Confirmed Liquid Hydrogen quantity in solicitation is accurate.
Government Response: Liquid Hydrogen quantities of 1,188,330 LB over a three-year period is accurate. Quantities listed in the solicitation are Government estimates.

****Note: For reference, a full load of Liquid Hydrogen is approximately 18,000 gallons.****

B. The solicitation closing date was not extended. The solicitation will close 15 April 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CMT).

C. See attached SF-30 for full details. 

The purpose of amendment 0002 is to:

A .Change the closing date FROM: 11 April 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CMT) TO: 15 April 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CMT).

B. Change solicitation line item 0006 quantity FROM: 5, 750 MC TO: 1,200 MC.

C. Provide revised solicitation Attachment G - Pricing Worksheet.

D. Provide responses to Industry questions, see SF30 for full details. 

The purpose of amendment 0001 is to:

1. Add the following FAR and DFARS Clauses:

a. 52.217-2 Multi-Year Cancellation
b. 52.243-1 Changes- fixed price
c. 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurement
d. 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements
e. 252.225-7974 Representation regarding business operations with the Maduro Regime

2. Provide the following Federal and Military Specifications:

a. BB-H-886F, Hydrogen, dated 23 August 2021
b. MIL-PRF-27401G, Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Nitrogen, dated 7 August 2013
c. MIL-PRF-27407D, Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium, dated 1 August 2014

3. Provide responses to Industry questions:

a.What is the contract number for this work currently, to be research via FPDS.GOV?
Government Response: This is a new requirement, no previous contract number or history available.

b.Is this requirement a set aside or include FAR Clause 52.219-4 Hub Zone Price Evaluation Adjustment?
Government Response: This requirement is not a set aside, solicitation has been issued Full and Open Competition. In accordance with FAR 19.1309(b), clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, is already incorporated in the solicitation, located on page 13 of the solicitation.

4. The closing date remains unchanged at 11 April 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CMT).

The Government intends to procure products using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as applicable. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Solicitation Number: SPE601-22-R-0305 for Liquid Hydrogen, Gaseous Hydrogen, and Liquid Nitrogen for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Edwards Air Force Base, California is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325120. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 and this solicitation is an unrestricted, Full and Open Competition for the following:

1. LH2 (NSN 9135-01-666-1259), Liquid Hydrogen, Type II, Grade A
2. LN2 (NSN 9135-01-665-3253), Liquid Nitrogen, Type II, Grade B 
3. GH2 (NSN 6830-01-653-4745), Gaseous Hydrogen, Type I, Grade B

This requirement also includes Ancillary services such as Container / Cylinder / Drum Cleaning, Emergency Delivery,  Evacuate and Purge Cyl/Drums/Containers, Detention Fee, Fill Line Restriction Orifice,  and Tank Hot Fill.  The contractor shall provide all products, materials, supplies, management, tools equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of products f.o.b. Destination into Government-owned tanks.  A detail description of requirements for items (line number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure) to be acquired is listed on the Schedule (SF 1449).

Performance: Edwards AFB, CA (see detailed schedule attached for list of date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point).

The Government intends to award one Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

The period of performance is: 1 July 2022 through 30 June 2026 (LN9 only) and

1 September 2022 though 30 June 2026 (LHB and GH2).

APPLICABLE ATTACHMENTS:

Attached to this solicitation are the following:

Standard Form 1449
Attachment A – Statement of Objectives
Attachment B – Aerospace Contract Text
Attachment C– Supplemental Quality Assurance Provisions (SQAPs)
Attachment D – QAP E33.10 Manufacturing and Fill Points
Attachment E – Contractor Performance Data Sheet
Attachment F – H-14 Transport Equipment Delay Certificate
Attachment G – Pricing Worksheet SPE601-22-R-0305

The closing response date is anticipated to be 11 April 2022, 14:00 p.m. CST with an estimated award date of 1 June 2022.

For information, please contact Contracting Officer, Tammie Campbell at email: tammie.campbell@dla.mil

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: All inquiries to this posting shall be emailed to Contracting Officer, Tammie Campbell at tammie.campbell@dla.mil. Emails shall include, SUBJECT LINE: AFRL Edwards AFB, Solicitation SPE601-22-R-0305.

The Government intends to procure products using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as applicable. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Solicitation Number: SPE601-22-R-0305 for Liquid Hydrogen, Gaseous Hydrogen, and Liquid Nitrogen for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Edwards Air Force Base, California is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325120. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 and this solicitation is an unrestricted, Full and Open Competition for the following:

1. LH2 (NSN 9135-01-666-1259), Liquid Hydrogen, Type II, Grade A
2. LN2 (NSN 9135-01-665-3253), Liquid Nitrogen, Type II, Grade B 
3. GH2 (NSN 6830-01-653-4745), Gaseous Hydrogen, Type I, Grade B

This requirement also includes Ancillary services such as Container / Cylinder / Drum Cleaning, Emergency Delivery,  Evacuate and Purge Cyl/Drums/Containers, Detention Fee, Fill Line Restriction Orifice,  and Tank Hot Fill.  The contractor shall provide all products, materials, supplies, management, tools equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of products f.o.b. Destination into Government-owned tanks.  A detail description of requirements for items (line number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure) to be acquired is listed on the Schedule (SF 1449).

Performance: Edwards AFB, CA (see detailed schedule attached for list of date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point).

The Government intends to award one Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

The period of performance is: 1 July 2022 through 30 June 2026 (LN9 only) and

1 September 2022 though 30 June 2026 (LHB and GH2).

APPLICABLE ATTACHMENTS:

Attached to this solicitation are the following:

Standard Form 1449
Attachment A – Statement of Objectives
Attachment B – Aerospace Contract Text
Attachment C– Supplemental Quality Assurance Provisions (SQAPs)
Attachment D – QAP E33.10 Manufacturing and Fill Points
Attachment E – Contractor Performance Data Sheet
Attachment F – H-14 Transport Equipment Delay Certificate
Attachment G – Pricing Worksheet SPE601-22-R-0305

The closing response date is anticipated to be 9 April 2022, 14:00 p.m. CST with an estimated award date of 1 June 2022.

For information, please contact Contracting Officer, Tammie Campbell at email: tammie.campbell@dla.mil

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: All inquiries to this posting shall be emailed to Contracting Officer, Tammie Campbell at tammie.campbell@dla.mil. Emails shall include, SUBJECT LINE: AFRL Edwards AFB, Solicitation SPE601-22-R-0305.