Wolf Creek Seasonal Supply of Liquid Oxygen

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District seeks seasonal supply of liquid oxygen to Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, Kentucky, with quotes due October 7, 2026 by 5:00 PM Central Time. This is an unrestricted full and open acquisition under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) on a firm-fixed-price basis.

The base requirement (CLIN 0001) is 2,000 short tons of liquid oxygen. Three optional line items follow: CLIN 1001 for 1,000 short tons, CLIN 1002 for 1,000 short tons, and CLIN 1003 for two warm fill inspection services. Total estimated demand is 4,000 tons, though the Government pays only for quantities ordered, delivered, and accepted. The contract period runs through December 31, 2026, with operational season estimated through November 30, 2026. Delivery is structured across five seasonal phases with demand ranging from 23–120 tons per day, with gaseous oxygen flows between 300–3,000 SCFM.

Liquid oxygen must meet Compressed Gas Association (CGA) G-4.3 commodity specifications certified at or above 99.5% purity. The contractor must maintain production, storage, and fleet capacity to dispatch multiple trucks per day, maintain fill pressures between 170–180 psig (maximum 250 psig), and coordinate 24/7 with the Wolf Creek Dam Power Plant Shift Operator. Contractors must supply one to three relevant past performance references demonstrating prior bulk-LOX deliveries exceeding 2,000 tons over four months using large cryogenic tankers. Prime offerors may utilize a committed producer or subcontractor if a signed letter of intent is executed. Security requirements include AT Level I awareness training, E-Verify verification, and restrictions on personnel with felony convictions or active imprisonment sentences. All operations must comply with CGA P-12-2009 safety standards and Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply to designated occupations. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. Quotes must be submitted electronically with completed SF 1449 forms, SAM registration confirmation, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and Tax Identification Number. Amendment 0001 (issued September 30) made past performance documentation submission mandatory.