Nitrogen and Tank Leasing & Service

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The purpose of this notice is to post answers to questions from potential offerors.

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The purpose of this notice is to post Amendment 0001 to revise blocks 6 & 8 of the SF 1449.

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The purpose of this notice is to post the solicitation.

Added: Apr 12, 2016 12:16 pm The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for delivery of Bulk Liquid Nitrogen, Low Moisture, Type II, Grade B, Class I to NRL's Government-owned tanks and Contractor-leased tanks. Nitrogen deliveries are currently scheduled to occur 2-4 times each week to maintain adequate levels of nitrogen in each tank. The contractor must have customer service operators on duty 24/7 (including holidays) to receive calls and set up deliveries. The Contractor must be able to make deliveries 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

In addition, NRL requires bulk tanks to be provided with a monthly lease. Tank Services shall include installation, removal, and/or maintenance on government owned tanks. NRL currently anticipates the need for: 2 - 1500 Liter tanks, 1 - 525 gallon tank, 7 - 1500 gallon tanks, 1 - 3,200 gallon tank, and 1 - 6,000 gallon tank. The contractor shall install wireless telemetry devices on all contractor-supplied tanks and Government owned tanks. Installation shall be scheduled in advance with the Technical Monitor. The contractor shall monitor and maintain the telemetry system for each tank. The contractor shall monitor the status and fill level of each tank and schedule tank fills and servicing as indicated via the monitored telemetry. Telemetry readings must be available via a Contractor provided, password protected web site for used by authorized NRL Technical Monitors.

The incumbent is Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA. Details regarding a site visit will be provided in the Solicitation.

It is anticipated that only one award will result from this procurement. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and amendments to RFPs. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency.

The solicitation and a detailed statement of work and other supporting information including contract data requirements will be posted approximately 15 days from the posting of this notice.

Based on a survey of the market, the government has determined that the requirement meets the definition of a commercial item. Therefore, the government intends to use the procedures as outlined in FAR Part 12 for this acquisition.

The Government anticipates an Indefinite Delivery, Requirements type contract with firm fixed price type orders and an ordering period of five (5) years will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

This solicitation is will be issued as full and open competition.

The current contract, N00173-11-D-2009 , Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and amendments to RFPs. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. The actual closing date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation when issued.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/rfplist.htm.