Air Gases
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- H9224026I0006
- Agency
-
US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561990 All Other Support Services
- PSC
- 6830 Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
- Place of performance
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Special Operations Command is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing compressed air gases and related services in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The procurement encompasses ten distinct gas types, including Aviator's Breathing Oxygen, Helium-Oxygen Mix, Nitrogen, Argon, Acetylene Technical Grade, Geotech Mixed Calibration Gas, TVA Mixed Calibration Gas, Ultra-High Purity Hydrogen, and two variants of Nitrox Mix, all meeting specified military and commercial standards. Vendors must demonstrate capability in gas refilling, cylinder maintenance and testing, certification documentation, condemned cylinder disposal, and emergency cylinder swap services. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria at this stage, as the announcement is intended for market research purposes to assess industry capability and interest rather than to solicit formal proposals. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement by May 6, 2026, with no specified deadline for questions or clarifications noted in the available documentation.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. No incumbent contractor or current contract award value has been identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The government requires vendors to maintain a ready inventory of 16 cylinders of Aviator's Breathing Oxygen, Helium-Oxygen Mix (88/12 ratio), and Nitrox (60/40 ratio) at the Portsmouth facility for swap purposes, with all refilled cylinders and pickups completing within a one-week turnaround time. While specific annual quantities are not detailed in the notice, the maintenance of 16 cylinders and one-week service standards indicate a sustained, operational requirement rather than a one-time procurement. This market research phase will inform the structure and approach of a subsequent formal solicitation.
Notice text
1. Introduction:
The Government is conducting market research to determine industries capability and interest in providing various air gases in Virginia Beach, VA as specified below. This notice is intended to identify potential Vendors capable of fulfilling these requirements and to gather information for future procurement actions.
2. Background:
The anticipated requirement includes the procurement, refilling, and maintenance of specific compressed gases necessary for operations. Vendors must comply with military and commercial specifications outlined herein.
3. Gases:
The following gases:
- 3.1.1. Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (MIL-PRF-27210J)
- 3.1.2. Helium Oxygen Mix (MIL-PRF-27407E & MIL-PRF-27210J)
- 3.1.3. Nitrogen (A-A-59155)
- 3.1.4. Argon (MIL-DTL-18455D)
- 3.1.5. Acetylene Technical Grade (BB-A-106E)
- 3.1.6. Geotech Mixed Calibration Gas
- 3.1.7. TVA Mixed Calibration Gas
- 3.1.8. Hydrogen (Ultra-High Purity Grade)
- 3.1.9. Nitrox Mixed 60/40 (60% Nitrogen A-A-59155 & 40% Oxygen MIL-PRF-27210J)
- 3.1.10. Nitrox Mixed 50/50 (50% Nitrogen A-A-59155 & 50% Oxygen MIL-PRF-27210J)
4. Requirements:
Vendors must be capable of providing the following:
- 4.1. Gas refills of the required gases to the specified military and commercial standards.
- 4.2. All necessary certification paperwork accompanying the gases.
- 4.3. Refilling of cylinders within a turnaround time of one week.
- 4.4. Pickup of empty containers and return of filled containers within one week; a “one for one” swap of cylinders is acceptable.
- 4.5. Maintenance and testing of compressed gas cylinders.
- 4.6. Maintenance of 16 cylinders of Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen, Helium-Oxygen Mix (88/12), and Nitrox (60/40) at the Portsmouth facility for swap purposes.
- 4.7. Disposal of condemned compressed gas cylinders in accordance with applicable regulations.
5. Response Instructions:
Interested parties are invited to respond to this sources sought notice by submitting a capabilities statement that includes:
- Company name, address, and contact information.
- UEI number and CAGE code.
- Is your company a small business under NAICS 561990.
- To assess Vendor capabilities and readiness to execute the requirements, please include responses to the following questions with your capabilities statement:
- 1. Experience: What is your experience in supplying and maintaining the specified gases? Please provide examples of similar contracts you have fulfilled.
- Certifications: Can you provide copies of all relevant certifications associated with the gases you will supply?
- Turnaround Time: How do you ensure the one-week turnaround time for refilling and delivering gas cylinders? What processes do you have in place for efficiency?
- Cylinder Maintenance: What procedures do you follow for the maintenance and testing of compressed gas cylinders? Can you provide documentation of these processes?
- Logistics: Describe your logistics plan for the pickup and delivery of gas cylinders. How do you handle scheduling and coordination?
- Cylinder Policy: How does providing the cylinders work? Can you fill existing Government-owned tanks, or are we required to use your company’s tanks only? Please describe any fees associated with the damage, loss, or rental of cylinders.
- Facilities: Do you have the capacity to maintain the specified number of cylinders at the Portsmouth facility? If so, please detail your storage and handling capabilities.
- Disposal Procedures: What are your procedures for the disposal of condemned compressed gas cylinders? How do you ensure compliance with regulatory requirements?
- Customer Support: What customer support do you offer during and after the procurement process? How can clients reach you for assistance?
7. Disclaimer:
Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. The Government may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR Part 10. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the marketplace and for is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Nor does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind.
8. Point of Contact:
Responses must be submitted by no later than 1000 ET on 06 May 2026. Please send your responses via email to Emily.lonigro@socom.mil.
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