Liquid CO2 for DDNV - CSS SP3300-26-Q-0080

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotations for the supply of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) to DLA Distribution Norfolk VA under solicitation SP3300-26-Q-0080. The contractor must provide straight liquid CO2 of food or medical grade quality, delivered on an as-needed basis to a 279-gallon storage tank (Chart Perma-Max 2200 model) located at Building CEP-156, with the contractor responsible for remote monitoring and maintaining tank levels at or above 30% capacity, requiring delivery within 24 hours if levels fall below this threshold. The contractor must also acquire and maintain base access at DDNV and provide the telemetry gateway/transmitter for remote monitoring. The RFQ requires quoters to submit pricing per pound of liquid CO2 and per delivery fill, with prices held firm for 60 calendar days; quoters must acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to the April 8, 2026 response deadline at 5:30 PM EDT. The evaluation criteria focus on pricing competitiveness, and one contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a 1,200-employee size standard and PSC 6830 (Gases: Compressed and Liquefied). The government requires 46,000 pounds of liquid CO2 delivered annually in 20 fills, with an estimated annual requirement of 20 delivery charges per year across a five-year contract period consisting of one base year (April 20, 2026 through April 19, 2027) and four option years. Performance will take place in Norfolk, VA 23511 at DLA Distribution Norfolk VA, with the contract awarded on Standard Form 1449. The actual contract value will depend on quoters' submitted pricing and actual consumption requirements, as the schedule quantities are estimates for planning purposes only and do not guarantee equitable price adjustments if actual requirements differ. The contracting officer is Gomati Poonai, with Michael French (michael.s.french@dla.mil, 614-693-9820) serving as the contract specialist.