Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

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Solicitation number
W91ZLK-22-R-0016
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing

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Notice text

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SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W91ZLK-22-R-0016

Note:  This synopsis/solicitation was extended to allow questions from industry to be answered and the SOW revised accordingly.  Please review the revised SOW and provide proposal accordingly. 

****The attached version of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation has the revisions in red. Please review the attachment.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (07 March 2022).  The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-22-R-0016.

This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing.  The Government contemplates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is a Base Year and Two (2) One (1) Year Options.  This procurement will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the procurement of the following services.

Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

Award will be made to the Offeror whose response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation represents the best value to the Government.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

All questions must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (no further questions will be answered).  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).  All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on www.SAM.gov.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals must be signed, dated, and received by Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  All proposals must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government, shall provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies for the U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC).

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items

This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Offerors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered.  Offerors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at www.sam.gov.

Offerors are cautioned to ensure that their proposals contain all necessary information and are complete in all respects as the Government does not intend to conduct discussions.  Therefore, proposals shall represent the best and final offer of the Contractor.

  1. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes (i.e., attachments via emails) labeled:
    1. Volume I:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 TECHNICAL Proposal
    2. Volume II:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PRICE Proposal

Note:  Offerors shall complete:  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2021); 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021); and 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) on www.sam.gov)

  1. Formatting.
    1. Single space Text
    2. Double Space Paragraphs
    3. 12-point minimum font size.
    4. Arial or New Times Roman fonts only.  Table/illustrations 8-point min and landscape is acceptable.
    5. Margins:  All Margins 1 inch.
    6. Gutter:  0 inches
    7. Header and Footer 1.5 inches
    8. Page Size:  Width 8.5 inches and Height 11 inches (11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11 X 17 page counts as two pages)
    9. Page Limitations:  Volume I Technical – 5 pages limit and Volume II Price – 5 pages.

NOTE:  Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.  The Contractor shall not submit the requirement package, provided by the Government (i.e., attachments), as a part of the proposal.

    1. Restrictions:  All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume.  The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters and sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.  Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the volumes:
  2. Volume I:  Detail Technical Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following factors:

a.     Factor 1 - Technical Approach:  The offeror’s proposal shall adequately describe and present a clear understanding of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).  To be rated as acceptable, offerors must provide documentation that demonstrates the offeror’s approach for meeting all the requirements specified in the SOW.

b.     Factor 2 - Experience:  Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies as specified in the SOW.  To be rated as acceptable, the offeror must provide documentation to demonstrate recent experience providing Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies according to the SOW.  Recent experience includes Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies performed a minimum of three (3) (i.e., previous government contracts).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The award will be made to one responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and lowest priced.  To receive consideration for an award, an “Acceptable” rating must be achieved for all the non-cost evaluation factors: Technical Approach and Experience.  Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.  Price will be the determining factor for proposals rated as acceptable for the non-cost factors. Price analysis using one or more methods listed under FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to ensure that the proposal will result in a fair and reasonable price.

  1. Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal to include the following elements:
    1. Header Page Company Name, DUNS, CAGE, Business Type/Size, ETN# and point of contact information to include:  Name, title, email address, and telephone number including extension.
    1. INCLUDE ALL Information Below: (See Attachment 3 – Price List)

Base Year:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/Industrial Grade/Size 200                        Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs.            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Industrial Grade/50 lbs.         Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300/200  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0017:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 1:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                            Price           Price   Price       Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/Industrial Grade/Size 200                        Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs.            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Industrial Grade/50 lbs.         Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300/200  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0017:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 2:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/Industrial Grade/Size 200                        Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs.            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Industrial Grade/50 lbs.         Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300/200  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0017:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Provisions/Clauses:  See Attachment 1 – Provisions/Clauses

Statement of Work:  See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Price List:  See Attachment 3 – Price List

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Provisions/Clauses

Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Attachment 3 – Price List

Update #4 ·

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Note:  This synopsis/solicitation has been extended to allow questions from industry to be answered and the SOW revised accordingly. Another update will be provided with the final answers and SOW once available. An additional extension will be provided if needed.

W91ZLK-22-R-0016

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (07 March 2022).  The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-22-R-0016.

This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing.  The Government contemplates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is a Base Year and Two (2) One (1) Year Options.  This procurement will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the procurement of the following services.

Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

Award will be made to the Offeror whose response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation represents the best value to the Government.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

All questions must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).  All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on www.SAM.gov.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals must be signed, dated, and received by Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  All proposals must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and sherry.l.compton.civ@.army.mil.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government, shall provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies for the U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC).

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items

This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Offerors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered.  Offerors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at www.sam.gov.

Offerors are cautioned to ensure that their proposals contain all necessary information and are complete in all respects as the Government does not intend to conduct discussions.  Therefore, proposals shall represent the best and final offer of the Contractor.

  1. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes (i.e., attachments via emails) labeled:
    1. Volume I:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 TECHNICAL Proposal
    2. Volume II:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PRICE Proposal

Note:  Offerors shall complete:  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2021); 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021); and 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) on www.sam.gov)

  1. Formatting.
    1. Single space Text
    2. Double Space Paragraphs
    3. 12-point minimum font size.
    4. Arial or New Times Roman fonts only.  Table/illustrations 8-point min and landscape is acceptable.
    5. Margins:  All Margins 1 inch.
    6. Gutter:  0 inches
    7. Header and Footer 1.5 inches
    8. Page Size:  Width 8.5 inches and Height 11 inches (11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11 X 17 page counts as two pages)
    9. Page Limitations:  Volume I Technical – 5 pages limit and Volume II Price – 5 pages.

NOTE:  Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.  The Contractor shall not submit the requirement package, provided by the Government (i.e., attachments), as a part of the proposal.

    1. Restrictions:  All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume.  The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters and sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.  Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the volumes:
  2. Volume I:  Detail Technical Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following factors:

a.     Factor 1 - Technical Approach:  The offeror’s proposal shall adequately describe and present a clear understanding of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).  To be rated as acceptable, offerors must provide documentation that demonstrates the offeror’s approach for meeting all the requirements specified in the SOW.

b.     Factor 2 - Experience:  Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies as specified in the SOW.  To be rated as acceptable, the offeror must provide documentation to demonstrate recent experience providing Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies according to the SOW.  Recent experience includes Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies performed a minimum of three (3) (i.e., previous government contracts).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The award will be made to one responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and lowest priced.  To receive consideration for an award, an “Acceptable” rating must be achieved for all the non-cost evaluation factors: Technical Approach and Experience.  Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.  Price will be the determining factor for proposals rated as acceptable for the non-cost factors. Price analysis using one or more methods listed under FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to ensure that the proposal will result in a fair and reasonable price.

  1. Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal to include the following elements:
    1. Header Page Company Name, DUNS, CAGE, Business Type/Size, ETN# and point of contact information to include:  Name, title, email address, and telephone number including extension.
    1. INCLUDE ALL Information Below: (See Attachment 3 – Price List)

Base Year:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder             FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 1:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                            Price           Price   Price       Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 2:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                 Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Gov’t Owed Liquid Nitrogen Dewars Tanks/13,000L    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Provisions/Clauses:  See Attachment 1 – Provisions/Clauses

Statement of Work:  See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Price List:  See Attachment 3 – Price List

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Provisions/Clauses

Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Attachment 3 – Price List

Update #3 ·

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W91ZLK-22-R-0016

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (07 March 2022).  The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-22-R-0016.

This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing.  The Government contemplates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is a Base Year and Two (2) One (1) Year Options.  This procurement will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the procurement of the following services.

Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

Award will be made to the Offeror whose response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation represents the best value to the Government.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

All questions must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).  All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on www.SAM.gov.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals must be signed, dated, and received by Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  All proposals must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and sherry.l.compton.civ@.army.mil.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government, shall provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies for the U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC).

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items

This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Offerors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered.  Offerors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at www.sam.gov.

Offerors are cautioned to ensure that their proposals contain all necessary information and are complete in all respects as the Government does not intend to conduct discussions.  Therefore, proposals shall represent the best and final offer of the Contractor.

  1. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes (i.e., attachments via emails) labeled:
    1. Volume I:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 TECHNICAL Proposal
    2. Volume II:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PRICE Proposal

Note:  Offerors shall complete:  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2021); 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021); and 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) on www.sam.gov)

  1. Formatting.
    1. Single space Text
    2. Double Space Paragraphs
    3. 12-point minimum font size.
    4. Arial or New Times Roman fonts only.  Table/illustrations 8-point min and landscape is acceptable.
    5. Margins:  All Margins 1 inch.
    6. Gutter:  0 inches
    7. Header and Footer 1.5 inches
    8. Page Size:  Width 8.5 inches and Height 11 inches (11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11 X 17 page counts as two pages)
    9. Page Limitations:  Volume I Technical – 5 pages limit and Volume II Price – 5 pages.

NOTE:  Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.  The Contractor shall not submit the requirement package, provided by the Government (i.e., attachments), as a part of the proposal.

    1. Restrictions:  All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume.  The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters and sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.  Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the volumes:
  2. Volume I:  Detail Technical Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following factors:

a.     Factor 1 - Technical Approach:  The offeror’s proposal shall adequately describe and present a clear understanding of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).  To be rated as acceptable, offerors must provide documentation that demonstrates the offeror’s approach for meeting all the requirements specified in the SOW.

b.     Factor 2 - Experience:  Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies as specified in the SOW.  To be rated as acceptable, the offeror must provide documentation to demonstrate recent experience providing Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies according to the SOW.  Recent experience includes Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies performed a minimum of three (3) (i.e., previous government contracts).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The award will be made to one responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and lowest priced.  To receive consideration for an award, an “Acceptable” rating must be achieved for all the non-cost evaluation factors: Technical Approach and Experience.  Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.  Price will be the determining factor for proposals rated as acceptable for the non-cost factors. Price analysis using one or more methods listed under FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to ensure that the proposal will result in a fair and reasonable price.

  1. Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal to include the following elements:
    1. Header Page Company Name, DUNS, CAGE, Business Type/Size, ETN# and point of contact information to include:  Name, title, email address, and telephone number including extension.
    1. INCLUDE ALL Information Below: (See Attachment 3 – Price List)

Base Year:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder             FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 1:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                            Price           Price   Price       Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 2:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                 Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Gov’t Owed Liquid Nitrogen Dewars Tanks/13,000L    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Provisions/Clauses:  See Attachment 1 – Provisions/Clauses

Statement of Work:  See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Price List:  See Attachment 3 – Price List

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Provisions/Clauses

Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Attachment 3 – Price List

Update #2 ·

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W91ZLK-22-R-0016

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (07 March 2022).  The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-22-R-0016.

This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing.  The Government contemplates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is a Base Year and Two (2) One (1) Year Options.  This procurement will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the procurement of the following services.

Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

Award will be made to the Offeror whose response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation represents the best value to the Government.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

All questions must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).  All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on www.SAM.gov.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals must be signed, dated, and received by Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  All proposals must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government, shall provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies for the U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC).

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items

This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Offerors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered.  Offerors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at www.sam.gov.

Offerors are cautioned to ensure that their proposals contain all necessary information and are complete in all respects as the Government does not intend to conduct discussions.  Therefore, proposals shall represent the best and final offer of the Contractor.

  1. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes (i.e., attachments via emails) labeled:
    1. Volume I:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 TECHNICAL Proposal
    2. Volume II:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PRICE Proposal

Note:  Offerors shall complete:  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2021); 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021); and 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) on www.sam.gov)

  1. Formatting.
    1. Single space Text
    2. Double Space Paragraphs
    3. 12-point minimum font size.
    4. Arial or New Times Roman fonts only.  Table/illustrations 8-point min and landscape is acceptable.
    5. Margins:  All Margins 1 inch.
    6. Gutter:  0 inches
    7. Header and Footer 1.5 inches
    8. Page Size:  Width 8.5 inches and Height 11 inches (11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11 X 17 page counts as two pages)
    9. Page Limitations:  Volume I Technical – 5 pages limit and Volume II Price – 5 pages.

NOTE:  Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.  The Contractor shall not submit the requirement package, provided by the Government (i.e., attachments), as a part of the proposal.

    1. Restrictions:  All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume.  The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters and sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.  Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the volumes:
  2. Volume I:  Detail Technical Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following factors:

a.     Factor 1 - Technical Approach:  The offeror’s proposal shall adequately describe and present a clear understanding of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).  To be rated as acceptable, offerors must provide documentation that demonstrates the offeror’s approach for meeting all the requirements specified in the SOW.

b.     Factor 2 - Experience:  Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies as specified in the SOW.  To be rated as acceptable, the offeror must provide documentation to demonstrate recent experience providing Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies according to the SOW.  Recent experience includes Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies performed a minimum of three (3) (i.e., previous government contracts).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The award will be made to one responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and lowest priced.  To receive consideration for an award, an “Acceptable” rating must be achieved for all the non-cost evaluation factors: Technical Approach and Experience.  Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.  Price will be the determining factor for proposals rated as acceptable for the non-cost factors. Price analysis using one or more methods listed under FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to ensure that the proposal will result in a fair and reasonable price.

  1. Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal to include the following elements:
    1. Header Page Company Name, DUNS, CAGE, Business Type/Size, ETN# and point of contact information to include:  Name, title, email address, and telephone number including extension.
    1. INCLUDE ALL Information Below: (See Attachment 3 – Price List)

Base Year:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder             FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 1:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                            Price           Price   Price       Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 2:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                 Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Gov’t Owed Liquid Nitrogen Dewars Tanks/13,000L    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Provisions/Clauses:  See Attachment 1 – Provisions/Clauses

Statement of Work:  See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Price List:  See Attachment 3 – Price List

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Provisions/Clauses

Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Attachment 3 – Price List

Update #1 ·

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W91ZLK-22-R-0016

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (07 March 2022).  The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-22-R-0016.

This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing.  The Government contemplates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is a Base Year and Two (2) One (1) Year Options.  This procurement will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the procurement of the following services.

Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

Award will be made to the Offeror whose response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation represents the best value to the Government.  Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

All questions must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, August 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).  All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on www.SAM.gov.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals must be signed, dated, and received by Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.  All proposals must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil.  SUBJECT LINE:  W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government, shall provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies for the U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC).

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items

This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Offerors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered.  Offerors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at www.sam.gov.

Offerors are cautioned to ensure that their proposals contain all necessary information and are complete in all respects as the Government does not intend to conduct discussions.  Therefore, proposals shall represent the best and final offer of the Contractor.

  1. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes (i.e., attachments via emails) labeled:
    1. Volume I:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 TECHNICAL Proposal
    2. Volume II:  Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PRICE Proposal

Note:  Offerors shall complete:  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2021); 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021); and 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) on www.sam.gov)

  1. Formatting.
    1. Single space Text
    2. Double Space Paragraphs
    3. 12-point minimum font size.
    4. Arial or New Times Roman fonts only.  Table/illustrations 8-point min and landscape is acceptable.
    5. Margins:  All Margins 1 inch.
    6. Gutter:  0 inches
    7. Header and Footer 1.5 inches
    8. Page Size:  Width 8.5 inches and Height 11 inches (11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11 X 17 page counts as two pages)
    9. Page Limitations:  Volume I Technical – 5 pages limit and Volume II Price – 5 pages.

NOTE:  Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.  The Contractor shall not submit the requirement package, provided by the Government (i.e., attachments), as a part of the proposal.

    1. Restrictions:  All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume.  The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters and sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.  Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the volumes:
  2. Volume I:  Detail Technical Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following factors:

a.     Factor 1 - Technical Approach:  The offeror’s proposal shall adequately describe and present a clear understanding of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).  To be rated as acceptable, offerors must provide documentation that demonstrates the offeror’s approach for meeting all the requirements specified in the SOW.

b.     Factor 2 - Experience:  Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies as specified in the SOW.  To be rated as acceptable, the offeror must provide documentation to demonstrate recent experience providing Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies according to the SOW.  Recent experience includes Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies performed a minimum of three (3) (i.e., previous government contracts).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The award will be made to one responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and lowest priced.  To receive consideration for an award, an “Acceptable” rating must be achieved for all the non-cost evaluation factors: Technical Approach and Experience.  Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.  Price will be the determining factor for proposals rated as acceptable for the non-cost factors. Price analysis using one or more methods listed under FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to ensure that the proposal will result in a fair and reasonable price.

  1. Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal to include the following elements:
    1. Header Page Company Name, DUNS, CAGE, Business Type/Size, ETN# and point of contact information to include:  Name, title, email address, and telephone number including extension.
    1. INCLUDE ALL Information Below: (See Attachment 3 – Price List)

Base Year:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder             FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 1:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                            Price           Price   Price       Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                           Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs             Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.   Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF     Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Option Year 2:

                                                                                                                            Unit            Unit    Rental    Delivery     Hazmat

                                                                                                                                                Price   Price       Price           Price

ITEM 0001:  Acetylene Size 4 CGA 510                                                   Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0002:  Air Ultra Zero Size 300 CGA 590                                       Cylinder     FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0003:  Carbon Dioxide/Medical Grade/Size 200                          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0004:  Carbon Dioxide/1000 ppm Medical Grade/50 lbs            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0005:  Helium • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0006:  Hydrogen UHP Gr 5 Size 200 CGA 350                            Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0007:  Nitrogen • Ultra High Purity Grade • Size 300                 Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0008:  Oxygen • Medical Grade • Size 200                                    Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0009:  P-10 Methane Argon 10%/CH4 90%/AR/Size 300          Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0010:  Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm w/Nitrogen Balance/50 lbs.  Cylinder    FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0011:  Dry Ice Pellets                                                                          Boxes         FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0012:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Argon Tank/500,000 SCF            Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0013:  3,000 Liter Microbulk Nitrogen Tank/1,500,000 SCF    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0014:  Lost Cylinder Charge                                                             Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0015:  Emergency Delivery/Return                                                  Each           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

ITEM 0016:  Gov’t Owed Liquid Nitrogen Dewars Tanks/13,000L    Tank           FFP     FFP         FFP             FFP

Provisions/Clauses:  See Attachment 1 – Provisions/Clauses

Statement of Work:  See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Price List:  See Attachment 3 – Price List

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Provisions/Clauses

Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

Attachment 3 – Price List

Files

File Type Posted
Attachment 3 - Price List.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Questions and Answers 081222.docx DOCX document
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.docx DOCX document
Combined SS 081222.docx DOCX document
Combined SS 080322.docx DOCX document
Combined SS 072522.docx DOCX document
Attachment 1 - Provisions and Clauses.docx DOCX document
Attachment 3 - Price List.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies Modification Latest special notice Special Notice
Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies Award Award Notice
This notice Original Solicitation

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