Amendment 0002 to Solicitation, Liquid Argon (ALW) (LAA), Anniston AD, AL and Robins AFB, GA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE60125R0317
- Agency
-
Energy
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Anniston, Alabama 36201, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking contractors for Amendment 0002 to Solicitation SPE601-25-R-0317 for the delivery of liquid argon to Anniston Army Depot in Alabama and Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The procurement covers two types of liquid argon: Liquid Argon (ALW) Grade LW at 99.997% purity and Liquid Argon (LAA) Type II Grade A, both requiring delivery into government-owned above-ground storage tanks at each location. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including routine deliveries within seven calendar days, emergency deliveries within three calendar days, and ancillary services such as equipment installation and removal, expedited delivery, detention fees, and tank hot fill capabilities. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation process, assessing technical capability, past performance, and total evaluated price. Proposals are due September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, with site visits available at both locations throughout September to help contractors prepare their submissions.
This solicitation operates as an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 325120 for Industrial Gas Manufacturing. The contract spans 48 months from July 2026 to June 2030, with estimated quantities of 756,692 pounds for Anniston Army Depot and 560,000 pounds for Robins Air Force Base, plus a potential six-month extension option. Delivery will be made F.O.B. Destination using truck-mounted calibrated flow meters into multiple government-owned tanks with varying capacities ranging from 500 to 34,884 pounds, all rated at 250 psi maximum pressure. The contract structure includes multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering the primary liquid argon delivery as well as associated services, with all CLINs to be awarded to a single offeror per location. Performance locations are specifically at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama and Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with strict security protocols and escort requirements for contractor personnel during deliveries.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Ammendment No. 0002 to change unit of measure, extend closing date and anwer Industry questions.
SOLICITATION
LIQUID NITROGEN (ALW) AND (LAA)
SOLICITATION: SPE601-25-R-0317
DOCUMENT TYPE: SOLICITATION NOTICE
OFFICE ADDRESS:
Defense Logisitics Agency Energy Aerospace
Aerospace Business Unit (DLA Energy-FEM)
ATTN: Carrie Harmon
1525 Wurtsmith Street, BLDG 5730
San Antonio, TX 78226
CLASSIFICATION COSE:91 Fuels, Lubricants, Oils and Waxes
NAICS CODE: 325120-Industrical Gas Manufacturing
FSC CODE: 9135-Liquid Propellant Fuels and Oxidizers, Chemical Base
POC: Carrie Harmon, Contract Specialist, EMAIL: carrie.harmon@dla.mil
Leno Smith, Contracting Officer, EMAIL: Leno.Smith@dla.mil
INTRODUCTION:
This solicitation notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FEM-San Antonio, Texas.
SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS:
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy), as the Department of Defense (DOD) Integrated Material Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of the following:
Product(s):
- Liquid Argon, (ALW), Grade LW, 99.997% (NSN 6830-01-649-9659), shall meet the requirements of Grade LW of DLA Energy Purchase Description, ENGERGY-015265174, unless waivered.
- Liquid Argon, (LAA), Type II, Grade A, (NSN 9135-01-649-5576), shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF 27415D, 28 Feb 2023 or the most current version.
Related non-recurring Services:
- Installation of Equipment (EA) – SE0000162
- Removal of Equipment (EA) – SE0000163
- Expedited/Emergency Delivery (EA) – SE0000177
- Detention Fee (EA) – SE0000179
- Fill Line Restriction Orifice Fee (EA) – SE0000181
- Tank Hot Fill (EA) – SE0000183
- Equipment Usage Fee (EA) – SE0000224
- Expedited/Emergency Delivery (EA) – SE0000176
- Detention Fee (EA) – SE0000178
- Fill Line Restriction Orifice (EA) – SE0000180
- Tank Hot Fill (EA) – SE0000182
The contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation, and labor necessary for the delivery of the requested product F.O.B. Destination to Anniston Army Depot, AL and Robins Air Force Base, GA into government owned tanks. Period of performance is 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2030. The estimated quantity for Liquid Argon at Anniston Army Depot, AL is 756,692 gallons and Liquid Argon at Robins Air Force Base, GA is 560,000 gallons.
Offers must be able to provide the Liquid Argon product in support to the DLA Energy customer, but this requirement will be competed amongst all suppliers who can offer these products. As stated under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), statutory authority for this contracting action is 41 U.S.C.§3304(a)(1). The head of an agency may use procedures other than competitive procedures when there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency’s minimum needs can be satisfied by only one supplier with unique capabilities to meet the entire requirement.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Type Requirements Contract with a four-year (4) period of performance using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items procedures. Offers should be submitted per the solicition no later that 22 September 2025 at 3pm Central Time (CT). For additional information and/or to communicate concerns, please contact carrie.harmon@dla.mil or Leno.Smith@dla.mil.
The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide the following answers to questions which have been asked of DLA in reference to Solicitation SPE60125R0317:
1. Q1: Will Robins AFB, GA and Anniston Army Depot, AL have new/updated MIL-SPECs effective 7/1/26?
A1: The current attached MIL-SPEC for MIL-PRF-27415 Argon LAA which is in the SOO is most current and will remain in place. Please see most current Purchase Description for Liquid Argon (ALW), Grade LW, 99.997% NSN 6830-01-649-9659, Grade LW.
2. Q2: Is the unit of measure correct for Robins AFB, GA and Anniston Army Depot, AL correct?
A2: The unit of measure is indeed incorrect. The unit should be in pounds (Lbs.) and not gallons (UG6). The quantities are correct for each location. Please see attached updated Pricing Worksheet.
3. Q3: Will there be consideration to extending the due date?
A3: At this time the due date will be extended to September 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm CST. This extension will allow Vendors time to visit the sites and submit their bid. Any bids received after closing will be considered late and will not be included in the competitive range.
4. Q4: Please provide the tank sizes for each location. See the following:
Anniston Army Depot, AL Tanks
No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location Max PSI
1 34,884 Above Ground BLDG. 133 250 psi
1 10,465 Above Ground BLDG. 128 250 psi
Robins Air Force Base, GA Tanks
No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location Max PSI
1 10,467 Above Ground BLDG. 165 250 psi
1 17,445 Above Ground BLDG. 614 250 psi
1 500 Above Ground BLDG. 323 250 psi
** Tank capacities and Unit of Measure are in Pounds (lbs).
5. Q5: A site visit was requested for Robins AFB, GA.
A5: The dates available for the site visit are as follows: September 10th-12th, 15th-18th, 22nd, 24th-26th and 29th-30th, all from 9am-4:30pm. Please contact Michael Holmes at 478-926-8928 to arrange an appointment.
6. Q6: A site visit was requested for Anniston Army Depot, AL.
A6: The date available for the site visit is as follows: September 22, 2025, from 9am-4:30pm. Please contact Twnica Gatewood (twnica.n.gatewood.civ@army.mil) at 520-671-0863 to arrange an appointment.
Update #2 ·
Ammendment No. 1 to add Updated Pricing Worksheet to include Six Month Extension
SOLICITATION
LIQUID NITROGEN (ALW) AND (LAA)
SOLICITATION: SPE601-25-R-0317
DOCUMENT TYPE: SOLICITATION NOTICE
OFFICE ADDRESS:
Defense Logisitics Agency Energy Aerospace
Aerospace Business Unit (DLA Energy-FEM)
ATTN: Carrie Harmon
1525 Wurtsmith Street, BLDG 5730
San Antonio, TX 78226
CLASSIFICATION COSE:91 Fuels, Lubricants, Oils and Waxes
NAICS CODE: 325120-Industrical Gas Manufacturing
FSC CODE: 9135-Liquid Propellant Fuels and Oxidizers, Chemical Base
POC: Carrie Harmon, Contract Specialist, EMAIL: carrie.harmon@dla.mil
Leno Smith, Contracting Officer, EMAIL: Leno.Smith@dla.mil
INTRODUCTION:
This solicitation notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FEM-San Antonio, Texas.
SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS:
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy), as the Department of Defense (DOD) Integrated Material Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of the following:
Product(s):
- Liquid Argon, (ALW), Grade LW, 99.997% (NSN 6830-01-649-9659), shall meet the requirements of Grade LW of DLA Energy Purchase Description, ENGERGY-015265174, unless waivered.
- Liquid Argon, (LAA), Type II, Grade A, (NSN 9135-01-649-5576), shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF 27415D, 28 Feb 2023 or the most current version.
Related non-recurring Services:
- Installation of Equipment (EA) – SE0000162
- Removal of Equipment (EA) – SE0000163
- Expedited/Emergency Delivery (EA) – SE0000177
- Detention Fee (EA) – SE0000179
- Fill Line Restriction Orifice Fee (EA) – SE0000181
- Tank Hot Fill (EA) – SE0000183
- Equipment Usage Fee (EA) – SE0000224
- Expedited/Emergency Delivery (EA) – SE0000176
- Detention Fee (EA) – SE0000178
- Fill Line Restriction Orifice (EA) – SE0000180
- Tank Hot Fill (EA) – SE0000182
The contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation, and labor necessary for the delivery of the requested product F.O.B. Destination to Anniston Army Depot, AL and Robins Air Force Base, GA into government owned tanks. Period of performance is 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2030. The estimated quantity for Liquid Argon at Anniston Army Depot, AL is 756,692 gallons and Liquid Argon at Robins Air Force Base, GA is 560,000 gallons.
Offers must be able to provide the Liquid Argon product in support to the DLA Energy customer, but this requirement will be competed amongst all suppliers who can offer these products. As stated under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), statutory authority for this contracting action is 41 U.S.C.§3304(a)(1). The head of an agency may use procedures other than competitive procedures when there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency’s minimum needs can be satisfied by only one supplier with unique capabilities to meet the entire requirement.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Type Requirements Contract with a four-year (4) period of performance using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items procedures. Offers should be submitted per the solicition no later that 22 September 2025 at 3pm Central Time (CT). For additional information and/or to communicate concerns, please contact carrie.harmon@dla.mil or Leno.Smith@dla.mil.
Update #1 ·
SOLICITATION
LIQUID NITROGEN (ALW) AND (LAA)
SOLICITATION: SPE601-25-R-0317
DOCUMENT TYPE: SOLICITATION NOTICE
OFFICE ADDRESS:
Defense Logisitics Agency Energy Aerospace
Aerospace Business Unit (DLA Energy-FEM)
ATTN: Carrie Harmon
1525 Wurtsmith Street, BLDG 5730
San Antonio, TX 78226
CLASSIFICATION COSE:91 Fuels, Lubricants, Oils and Waxes
NAICS CODE: 325120-Industrical Gas Manufacturing
FSC CODE: 9135-Liquid Propellant Fuels and Oxidizers, Chemical Base
POC: Carrie Harmon, Contract Specialist, EMAIL: carrie.harmon@dla.mil
Leno Smith, Contracting Officer, EMAIL: Leno.Smith@dla.mil
INTRODUCTION:
This solicitation notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FEM-San Antonio, Texas.
SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS:
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy), as the Department of Defense (DOD) Integrated Material Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of the following:
Product(s):
- Liquid Argon, (ALW), Grade LW, 99.997% (NSN 6830-01-649-9659), shall meet the requirements of Grade LW of DLA Energy Purchase Description, ENGERGY-015265174, unless waivered.
- Liquid Argon, (LAA), Type II, Grade A, (NSN 9135-01-649-5576), shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF 27415D, 28 Feb 2023 or the most current version.
Related non-recurring Services:
- Installation of Equipment (EA) – SE0000162
- Removal of Equipment (EA) – SE0000163
- Expedited/Emergency Delivery (EA) – SE0000177
- Detention Fee (EA) – SE0000179
- Fill Line Restriction Orifice Fee (EA) – SE0000181
- Tank Hot Fill (EA) – SE0000183
- Equipment Usage Fee (EA) – SE0000224
- Expedited/Emergency Delivery (EA) – SE0000176
- Detention Fee (EA) – SE0000178
- Fill Line Restriction Orifice (EA) – SE0000180
- Tank Hot Fill (EA) – SE0000182
The contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation, and labor necessary for the delivery of the requested product F.O.B. Destination to Anniston Army Depot, AL and Robins Air Force Base, GA into government owned tanks. Period of performance is 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2030. The estimated quantity for Liquid Argon at Anniston Army Depot, AL is 756,692 gallons and Liquid Argon at Robins Air Force Base, GA is 560,000 gallons.
Offers must be able to provide the Liquid Argon product in support to the DLA Energy customer, but this requirement will be competed amongst all suppliers who can offer these products. As stated under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), statutory authority for this contracting action is 41 U.S.C.§3304(a)(1). The head of an agency may use procedures other than competitive procedures when there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency’s minimum needs can be satisfied by only one supplier with unique capabilities to meet the entire requirement.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Type Requirements Contract with a four-year (4) period of performance using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items procedures. Offers should be submitted per the solicition no later that 22 September 2025 at 3pm Central Time (CT). For additional information and/or to communicate concerns, please contact carrie.harmon@dla.mil or Leno.Smith@dla.mil.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| SPE60125R0317 Liquid Argon (ALW&LAA) Anniston AD and Robins AFB | Pre-Solicitation |
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