Helium in HPCAs

 DLA Energy is soliciting on an unrestricted Full and Open Competition basis for the f.o.b. Origin delivery of Gaseous Helium, Type I, Grade A, IAW MIL-PRF-27407C, Dated 29 Nov 2006, NSN: 9135-00-890-2011. the offeror shall provide all supplies, management, tools, equipment, labor and transportation necessary for the delivery of Gaseous Helium into Government-furnished and Customer-furnished High Pressure Cylinder Assemblies (HPCAs) for use at Brownsboro, AL.  Each HPCA consists of 25 each - 4,500 PSIG, UN-certified, helium cylinders manifolded together to one master in/outlet.  The offeror shall have the capability to fill each HPCA at 4,500 psi.  Approximate capacity of each HPCA is 10,850 standard cubic feet at 4500 psi.  HPCA's are 55.25" length, 55.25" width, 74.75" height and have a gross weight of 5,600 lbs. The offeror shall have the capability to store four (4) Customer-furnished HPCAs or Government-furnished HPCAs at any transfill.  The Government intends to award one Requirements-type contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition procedures.  The award will include a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment for the Non-BLM CLIN.  The contract ordering period will be one year from 30 April 2012 through 29 April 2013. The total definite contract quantity for the one-year period is 212 MC (Non-BLM) at Brownsboro, AL.  The solicitation also contains a line item for the associated service of Purging HPCAs.

Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered, using the Best Value Source Selection Process.  Specifically, the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be utilized in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. The anticipated award date will be 2 Apr 2012.  If you do not have Internet Access, a hard copy of the solicitation may be requested. Only written, emailed, or faxed copies received directly from the requester will be acceptable.  Mail requests to:  DLA Energy -MK, Keith Harvey, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd., Building 1621, San Antonio, Texas 78226-1859.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency.  If you intend to submit an offer, you are required to complete, sign and return the entire solicitation package before the closing date/time stated in the solicitation package.  All potential offers should contact the contract specialist identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns.  For questions regarding Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business Affairs, contact Ms. Joan Turrisi of the DESC Small Business Office at 1-800-523-2601 or 703-767-9521.