Helium
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6893626Q5106
- Agency
- Naval Air Warfare Center Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Yvonne Stockwell yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil (760) 793-4069
- Faith L LaGore faith.l.lagore.civ@us.navy.mil (760) 793-3498
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, California is soliciting offers for the procurement of Ultra High Purity (UHP) helium in accordance with this solicitation (N6893626Q5106). The procurement requires 48 filled helium cylinders (T-size tanks at 291 cubic feet capacity with new CG 580 valves), along with 3 galvanized steel 16-cylinder racks for delivery and associated surcharges and delivery services. All cylinders may be refurbished units but must include a 5-year warranty, and the helium must meet UN1046 specifications for Ultra High Purity grade. Evaluation will be based on price, delivery capability, proof of supply line, and technical specifications compliance, with award made without discussions to the responsible offeror providing the best value. The offer due date is April 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM, and question submissions closed on March 31, 2026 at 0900 PST. Two amendments have been issued to clarify specifications and add Questions and Answers documentation.
This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside procurement under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), and all responsible sources within this designation may submit quotes on a full and open competition basis. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement requires delivery of 48 filled helium cylinders and 3 steel racks (containing 16 filled tanks per rack at delivery) to Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California within 7 business days of award. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and certified through the Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access controlled unclassified information. Prospective contractors should direct all inquiries to Yvonne Stockwell at yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil or 760-793-4069, and payment terms are Net 30 with invoicing required through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to add additional Questions and Answers to this solicitation and to close question submissions at 0900, PST on 3/31/2026. No additional questions will be answered after that time.
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on a full and open competition basis: Helium. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. This procurement will be a small business set-aside and all responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website at http://beta.sam.gov/ on or about 03/25/2026. Please respond to Yvonne Stockwell by email at yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil.
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within Contract Opportunities. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx
Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to add Questions and Answers to this solicitation.
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on a full and open competition basis: Helium. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. This procurement will be a small business set-aside and all responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website at http://beta.sam.gov/ on or about 03/25/2026. Please respond to Yvonne Stockwell by email at yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil.
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within Contract Opportunities. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx
Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.
Update #1 ·
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on a full and open competition basis: Helium. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. This procurement will be a small business set-aside and all responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Complete details will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted on the Contract Opportunities website at http://beta.sam.gov/ on or about 03/25/2026. Please respond to Yvonne Stockwell by email at yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil.
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within Contract Opportunities. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx
Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment N6893626Q51060002 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Updated Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation Amendment N6893626Q51060001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N6893626Q5106.pdf |
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