Chlorine Gas and Cylinder Service

AFFTC/PKOB is seeking potential sources capable of filling/refilling, delivering, and hydrostatic testing for all government-owned 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders for Edwards AFB, CA. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, tools, vehicles, supplies, materials, equipment, and labor necessary to provide services. Chlorine gas cylinders shall be serviced in a manner which ensures their reusability and which prevents them from deteriorating in value and reliability. Chlorine gas cylinders shall be serviced, hydrostatically tested, and stamped as needed. There are twenty-five cylinders that need hydrostatic testing once every five years. The estimated amount of chlorine gas to be delivered per year is 8100 lbs. The work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (attached). All work shall comply with government and commercial standards, whichever is more stringent. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this effort is 325181. Please indicate your firms small business status. Contract award is estimated to take place March 2012. This synopsis constitutes one form of early industry involvement and the Government requests industry recommendations, opinions, and feedback. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. Responses will assist the Government in determining whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. All interested parties who believe that they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing the complete information describing their capability and qualifications to provide the aforementioned support services. Please include your company name, point of contact, address, telephone number, Duns & Bradstreet Unique Numbering System (DUNS) number, Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement.

Potential offerors must be registered in CCR to be eligible for contract award or payment from any Department of Defense activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained at www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) found at https://orca.bpn.gov/