Specialty Gases

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a civilian agency under the Department of Justice, is seeking vendor capability information regarding specialty gases required for operations at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This Request for Information (RFI-000371) is issued for market research purposes and seeks to identify potential suppliers of multiple gas types including Argon (UHP Grade in micro bulk tanks), Nitrogen, Methane, Helium, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Oxygen, and Compressed Air in various cylinder sizes and grades. Respondents must provide confirmation of product availability and specifications, typical lead times, cylinder and bulk tank handling requirements, safety and compliance certifications, inspection procedures for permanently acquired tanks, and information on additional services such as installation, maintenance, or monitoring. The FBI is particularly evaluating bulk storage options and may acquire a 5600L micro bulk tank for Argon or comparable solution. The RFI is open to both large and small businesses, with responses due by 5:00 PM ET on February 17, 2026, and submissions must be directed to Contracting Officer Adelle Bolton at albolton@fbi.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current vendors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFI, as this is an information-gathering phase rather than a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Respondents must provide standard business information including contractor legal name, address, point of contact details, UEI number, CAGE code, NAICS code, business size classification, and GSA Schedule information if applicable. The specialty gases procurement is classified under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) and PSC 6830 (Gases: Compressed and Liquefied), indicating the focus on industrial-grade gas suppliers. Interested vendors should note that this RFI does not request proposals, offers, or formal bids, but rather factual capability information to support the FBI's market assessment for future procurement activities.