Bottled Compressed Gas Supplies & Service

1.    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Solicitation number 70Z04024Q60144Y00 applies and is used as a Request For Quote (RFQ).   This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87, effective, 7 March 2016.
3. It is anticipated that a competitive price purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.
4. The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
5. Quotes will be evaluated by who can provide all the requested items,  delivery time frame and  by price.
6. The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Centerhas a requirement for the following items:

PLEASE QUOTE WITH DELIVERY TO ZIP CODE 21226 - NO SUBSTITUTIONS.

Vendor shall provide: 

ALL ITEMS LISTED IN THE ATTACHED PARTS LIST AND NO SUBSTITUIONS WILL BE AUTHORIZED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM USCG YARD TECHNICAL EXPERTS.

ITEM 1:  Bottled compressed gas supplies

DESCRIPTION: Bottled compressed gas supplies in accordance with Statement of Work provided

CLIN

DOT Spec.

Height (in)

Dia. (in)

Type

Gas Spec

Unit

0001

8AL

29

12

Acetylene

BB-A-106D, Grade B, December 27 2010

Bottle

0002

3AA2400

55

9

Argon, Gas

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007)

Bottle

0003

3AA2400

55

9

Argon/CO2

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007) 75% Argon/25% CO2

Bottle

0004

3AA2400

55

9

Argon/CO2

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007) 75% Argon/25% CO2 (12 Bottles)

Rack of 12 Bottles**

0005

3AA2400

51

9

Argon/H2

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007) 95% Argon/5% Hydrogen

Bottle

0006

3AA2265

51

9

Nitrogen

A-A-59503A, 9 November 2006, Type I, Grade B, Class 2

Bottle

0007

4L292

55

21

Nitrogen, Liquid

A-A-59503A, 9 November 2006, Type II, Grade B, Class 1

Bottle

0008

3AA2265

51

9

Oxygen

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007)

Bottle

0009

4L292

60

21

Oxygen, Liquid

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007)

Bottle

0010

3AA2400A

55

9

Helium, argon,C02

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007) 90% Helium/ 7.5%/ Argon/ 2.5% CO2

Bottle

0011

3AA2400

55

9

Argon, Gas

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007)

Rack of 12 Bottles

0012

N/A

N/A

N/A

Propylene (Bulk)

Commercial Grade

Gallon

0013

N/A

N/A

N/A

Oxygen (Bulk)

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007)

Gallon

0014

N/A

N/A

N/A

Oxygen tank

Tank

0015

N/A

N/A

N/A

Telemetry Unit for Oxygen tank

Unit

0016

N/A

N/A

N/A

Telemetry Unit for Propylene tank

Unit

0017

N/A

N/A

N/A

Lost/damaged Bottle

Bottle

0018

N/A

N/A

N/A

Oxygen Tank

Optional Item

Purchase to Own

• Company will provide all products in accordance with all applicable Federal and local laws and regulations. 

• Company will ensure that all fittings and gauges use the U.S. Customary System of measurement, unless otherwise specified.

• Company will ensure that all bottles are marked in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations.  Conformance to the applicable DOT standards may be provided in the form of a certificate of conformance for each bottle or an appropriately marked bottle stating conformance to the applicable standard. 

• If the bottle relief valve fails, Company will reimburse the Government for the prorated value of the lost gas.

• Company will be able to deliver and pickup all products and empty bottles to the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Bldg. #78, Baltimore, MD.  

• Company will be able to fill tanks at multiple locations throughout the Coast Guard Yard.

• Company will be able to make all delivery between the hours of 0800 and 1600.

• Company will be able to meet the required delivery schedule of next business day (NMB) provided the Government submits a written notification to you via email?  The Contractor shall provide the requested gases the next business day after notification via email.

• Company will be able to load and unload all gas bottles, cradles or pallets without assistance from the Government except for racks of 12 cylinder.

• Company will coordinate unloading of racks of 12 cylinder with the contract COR.

• Company will be able to deliver and transfer bulk propylene and liquefied oxygen to the shipyard’s storage tanks.

• Company will be able to install telemetry devices on both bulk storage tanks to monitor their levels.

• Company will ensure that bulk storage tank levels never fall below 30% capacity.

• Company will provide a liquid oxygen bulk tank with a minimum capacity of 1,500 gallons.

• Company will schedule delivery of bulk oxygen and propylene with the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Company will provide and install proper signage for both the propylene and oxygen tanks to the fence surrounding both tanks with the company’s name and phone number.

• Company will provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each gas that may be delivered under this contract?  Will your company confirm that all MSDSs shall be provided at contract award, annually thereafter, or when a new gas is provided.

Company will provide the racks of 12 Argon/CO2 bottles in palletized cradles that have a valve manifold?  Will your company ensure that the cradle shall be capable of operating a minimum of six welding machines from each Argon/CO2 cradle.

QTY:  1 PK

UNIT PRICE: ______________

TOTAL: ___________________

EST. Delivery Date: ________________

* Delivery address listed below. *

*All Deliveries are Required by 09/26/224*

** Total cost shall have delivery and any Freight charges included. **

** SHIPPING: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED. **

Quote Total:

UEIN:                           NAICS code:

SHIP TO:

               USCG SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER

               2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD

               RECEIVING ROOM- BUILDING 88

               BALTIMORE, MD 21226

Preparation For Delivery

All material must be shipped to U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Receiving Room- BLDG 88, Baltimore, MD, 21226 for this Purchase Order. Material must be accompanied by an itemized packaging list securely attached to the outside of the shipment.

All packing lists shall cite the Purchase Order Number with the packaging in such a manner to ensure identification of the material provided.

Material shall be packed for shipment using Military Packaging, for examples in packaging please reference MIL-STD-2073-1E. Material must be packaged in such a manner as to afford adequate protection to the item against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment from the supply course to Surface Forces Logistics Center locations.

Packaging shall provide adequate protection for warehouse storage and shipments from the warehouse.

All material shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129R and barcoded unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. All material will have the Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number (if applicable), Vendor name and Part Number clearly marked on the exterior of all material shipped.

All Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00AM to 1:00PM.

Please make sure that any changes in Delivery Timeframes or tracking information get sent to D05-SMB-SFLC-CPD-CP3-SAP-ADMIN@uscg.mil.

Invoicing In IPP

It is now a requirement that all invoicing for Purchase Orders will now be entered and processed through https://www.ipp.gov.