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Contract SPE60123D1511 is a Firm Fixed Price, requirements-type award issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for the filling of bulk gaseous helium containers at supplier facilities within the Continental United States. Awarded on September 14, 2023, with a total contract price of $97,825,095.61, the agreement spans a period of performance from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027. The scope of work includes the provision of Gaseous Helium and Propellant Pressurizing Agent Helium, adhering to technical specifications MIL-PRF-27407D and CGA G-9.1, along with associated services such as the evacuation and purging of cylinders, drums, and containers, as well as expedited and emergency delivery.
The contract has undergone multiple modifications to add line items for various delivery locations, including Vandenberg SFB in California, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Zapata in Texas, and the CBP Santa Teresa Station in New Mexico. These modifications have also updated pricing schedules, quality technical provisions, and incorporated mandatory federal clauses regarding equal opportunity, small business subcontracting plans, and non-discrimination. Delivery orders are managed through the DIBBS system, and the contractor must comply with strict hazardous materials packaging and security requirements for all shipments.
HighAI Summary for Contract SPE601-23-D-1511 - Bulk Gaseous Helium Filling: Award document for contract SPE601-23-D-1511, effective October 1, 2023, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace. The contract covers the filling of bulk gaseous helium containers (NSN 6830-01-665-9883 and NSN 9135-01-644-2502) at supplier facilities within CONUS. The period of performance is from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027. It includes technical specifications per CGA G-9.1 and MIL-PRF-27407D, and requires the use of the DIBBS system for delivery orders.
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HighAI Summary for DLA Energy Statement of Objectives - Gaseous Helium (May 2023): Statement of Objectives dated May 11, 2023, for the Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy). The document outlines requirements for the procurement and delivery of bulk gaseous helium (MIL-PRF-27407D and CGA G-9.1 Grade N) into government-owned/leased containers. It specifies product sampling, certification of analysis, delivery timelines (routine and expedited), quantity determination at origin, and security requirements for delivery personnel.
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HighAI Summary for MIL-PRF-27407D Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium: This Department of Defense performance specification (MIL-PRF-27407D) establishes the requirements for two types (Gaseous Type I and Liquid Type II) and two grades (Pressurizing Grade A and Respirable Grade B) of helium. It defines purity levels, impurity concentration limits, filling pressures, and verification/sampling procedures for quality conformance.
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HighAI Summary for Modification P00002 for Contract SPE601-23-D-1511: Administrative modification P00002 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511 issued by DLA Energy Aerospace to Air Products & Chemicals Inc. The document adds line items for Propellant Pressurizing Agent (Helium) and associated services (Evacuate and Purge, Expedited Delivery) for Vandenberg SFB, CA. It includes pricing schedules for a period of performance from 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2027, with a total estimated value exceeding $3.8 million.
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HighAI Summary for Modification P00003 to Contract SPE601-23-D-1511: Administrative modification P00003 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511, issued by DLA Energy to Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. dated March 27, 2024. The modification adds several line items (including CLINs 0076, 0077, and 0078) for quality technical provisions such as 'Evacuate and Purge Cyl/Drums/Containers' and 'Expedited/Emergency Delivery' for specific NSNs. It includes pricing, delivery locations (e.g., Los Alamos National Laboratory), and a period of performance from 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2027.
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HighAI Summary for Modification P00004 to Contract SPE601-23-D-1511: Modification P00004 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace (SPE601) to contractor Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. The document is a formal amendment/modification of a contract dated September 14, 2023.
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HighAI Summary for Modification P00006 to Contract SPE60123D1511: Contract modification P00006 issued by DLA Energy Aerospace on June 23, 2025, to Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. The modification implements Class Deviation 2025-00003 in accordance with Executive Orders 14173 and 14168, resulting in the removal of several FAR subpart 22.8 equal opportunity clauses and the insertion of updated deviation clauses regarding representations, certifications, and subcontracting.
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HighAI Summary for Modification P00007 to Contract SPE601-23-D-1511: Unilateral modification P00007 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace. The purpose of this modification is to incorporate the approved FY 2026 small business subcontracting plan for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in accordance with FAR 52.219-9.
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HighAI Summary for SPE601-23-D-1511 Modification P00001: Modification P00001 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511 issued by DLA Energy Aerospace to Air Products & Chemicals Inc. The document updates quality technical provisions and pricing for Propellant Pressurizing Agent (Helium), including specific NSN 9135-016442502 and associated emergency delivery services. It details a four-year period of performance from 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2027 with a total estimated value of $969,777.50 for the primary item.
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HighAI Summary for SPE601-23-D-1511 Modification P00005: Modification P00005 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace on September 14, 2023. The document adds line items for Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium (NSN 9135-016442502), including quality technical provisions, emergency delivery requirements, and a detailed pricing schedule for a period of performance from 07/01/2024 to 09/30/2027 with a total estimated value of $617,239.80.
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HighAI Summary for SPE601-23-D-1511 Modification P00008: Modification P00008 to contract SPE601-23-D-1511 issued by DLA Energy Aerospace to Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. This document adds line items for Propellant Pressurizing Agent (Helium), NSN 9135-016442502, including technical provisions for emergency delivery and evacuation/purging of containers. It specifies a quantity of 360 MC Tank Wagons at a price of 900.00 USD each, with a period of performance from 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2027 and delivery to Zapata, TX.
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HighAI Summary for SPE601-23-D-1511 Modification P00009: Contract modification P00009 for contract SPE601-23-D-1511, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Signed July 9, 2026, this modification incorporates FAR clause 52.222-90, 'Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,' pursuant to Class Deviation 2026-00040 Revision 1 and DLA Energy Procurement Flash 2026-0082.
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123D1511 Modification P00010: Contract modification P00010 effective 2026-10-16 for contract SPE60123D1511. The document adds line items for Propellant Pressurizing Agent (Helium) and associated services, including expedited delivery and evacuation/purging of containers. It specifies quantities, unit prices, and delivery details for the CBP Santa Teresa Station in New Mexico for the period of performance ending 2027-09-30.
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123R0307 - Aerospace Contract Text: This document contains the contractual terms and conditions for an indefinite quantity, requirements-type contract for aerospace energy supplies (SPE60123R0307). It details the supplies to be furnished, packaging requirements for hazardous materials (including compliance with 49 CFR and IATA), contractor seal requirements for tamper-indicating devices, and delivery procedures via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123R0307 Amendment 0001: Amendment 0001 to solicitation SPE60123R0307, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace. The amendment provides responses to industry questions regarding applicable FAR Part 12 clauses, confirms the requirement is unrestricted Full and Open Competition, and denies a request for a closing date extension. The closing date remains June 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM CT.
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123R0307 Amendment 0001: Amendment 0001 to solicitation SPE60123R0307, issued by DLA Energy Aerospace. The amendment provides responses to industry questions regarding applicable FAR Part 12 clauses and denies a request for a 30-day extension of the closing date. The closing date remains June 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM CT.
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123R0307 Amendment 0002: Amendment 0002 to solicitation SPE60123R0307 issued by DLA Energy Aerospace. The amendment provides a revised SF1449 to correctly identify the contract as a DPAS rated order, corrects FAR Clause 52.211-14 to specify DO ratings only, and provides formal government responses to nine industry questions regarding DPAS ratings, covered defense information (CUI), and submission deadlines.
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HighAI Summary for SPE601-23-R-0307 CONUS Helium: Request for Proposals (RFP) issued May 12, 2023, for a Firm Fixed Price Requirements-Type contract to fill bulk gaseous helium containers at supplier facilities within the Continental United States (CONUS). The requirement covers Gaseous Helium (Grade N) and Propellant Pressurizing Agent Helium per MIL-PRF-27407D. Offers are due by June 12, 2023.
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HighAI Summary for SPE601-23-R-0307 CONUS Helium RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by DLA Energy Aerospace on May 12, 2023, for a Firm Fixed Price Requirements-Type contract. The procurement is for the filling of bulk gaseous helium containers (Grade N and Grade A) at supplier facilities within the Continental United States (CONUS) on an FOB Destination basis. Offers are due by June 12, 2023.
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123R0307 Pricing Worksheet: Pricing worksheet for solicitation SPE60123R0307 involving the procurement of Helium Grade A (99.995%) and Grade N (99.997%) propellant pressurizing agents. The document details quantities, delivery locations across AZ, CA, FL, and MA, and includes line items for expedited delivery and container evacuation services.
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HighAI Summary for SPE60123R0307 - QAP E33.10 Manufacturing and Fill Points: Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision (SQAP) E33.10, dated January 2023, for solicitation SPE60123R0307. This document specifies the required manufacturing and filling point information for Propellant Pressurizing Agent Helium and Gaseous Helium (Type I, Grade N) across various delivery locations and solicitation items. It includes requirements for notifying the government of alternate fill points and cost reimbursement rules for f.o.b. origin shipments.
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