Purchase Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Storage Tanks

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Solicitation number
70Z03825QE0000015
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

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About this opportunity

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center is seeking to procure Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Storage Tanks through a sole-source solicitation. The procurement is specifically for one LOX Storage Tank with National Stock Number 3655-01-456-0123 and Part Number 50c-0014-5, with the potential to purchase up to three additional units within one year of award. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, with a primary focus on obtaining the equipment from Essex Industries, Inc., which is identified as the only known source of supply. The government will evaluate the procurement based on the contractor's unique technical data rights and ability to provide the specialized equipment. Quotations are due by December 19, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of December 20, 2024.

The solicitation is an unrestricted requirement under NAICS code 336413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with the initial order for one LOX Storage Tank and an option to acquire up to three additional tanks at the same price. The required delivery timeline is 360 days after receipt of order, and the total potential procurement could include four tanks. The procurement will be conducted on a sole-source basis, citing FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) and justifying the selection based on Essex Industries being the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive technical data rights. Quotations should be emailed to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil, with the solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000015 indicated in the subject line.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Solicitation number 70Z03825QE0000015 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2025-01, effective 12 November 2024.

IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE Code 19062) as the only known source of supply. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for the purchase of the following items:

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

Nomenclature/Description:                               LOX Storage Tank
National Stock Number (NSN):                         3655-01-456-0123
Part Number (PN):                                            50c-0014-5
Initial Quantity:                                                one (1) each
Optional Quantity:*                                          up to three (3) each
Manufacturer CAGE Code:                               19062
Required Delivery Date:                                    three hundred sixty (360) days after receipt of order (ARO­)
* 52.217-6       Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)
At the time of award, the USCG will place an order for the purchase of one (1) each LOX Storage Tank. IAW with FAR 52.217-6 clause, the USCG may require up to an additional three (3) each LOX Storage Tanks at the same price specified in the original purchase order. The Contracting Officer may exercise this option by written notice to the Contractor through one year after date of award. Delivery terms for additional orders shall be the same as called for in the original purchase order unless the parties otherwise agree.
(End of clause)

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria:

  1. Terms and Conditions
  2. Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 19 December 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 20 December 2024.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03825QE0000015 in the subject line. 

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