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Deliveries of bulk medical grade helium (HE), carbon dioxide (CO2) and the rental of 2,000-liter CO2 micro-bulk storage tanks
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The U.S. Navy, through Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business sources capable of providing bulk medical-grade helium and carbon dioxide deliveries, along with the rental of two 2,000-liter CO2 micro-bulk storage tanks equipped with telemetry for the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Florida. The requirement spans a base period of one year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods, potentially extending performance through August 31, 2031. Helium deliveries must meet strict purity standards outlined in MIL-PRF-27407, including a minimum 99.997% purity level, moisture content not exceeding 9 ppm, and a dew point of -78°F or lower, while CO2 deliveries are scheduled 2–3 times monthly, totaling approximately 68,000 pounds annually. The rented tanks must support real-time level monitoring and automatic low-level alerts to ensure uninterrupted supply for dive training operations affecting over 1,200 service members per year. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price, non-personal services arrangement, and responses to this Sources Sought notice must not include pricing information. Respondents are required to submit a non-proprietary executive summary not exceeding five pages in 12-point Times New Roman font, detailing company information, DUNS number, business size classification, and relevant corporate experience within the past five years, specifically demonstrating capability in medical gas delivery and telemetry-equipped tank rental. The North American Industry Classification System code is 221210 with a small business size standard of $32 million in annual receipts, and the Product Service Code is 6835. Access to the Navy facility requires compliance with Defense Biometric Identification System protocols, including sponsorship and identity verification. Responses must be emailed to the designated point of contact by 12:00 p.m. EST on May 4, 2026, with no guarantee that a solicitation will be issued or an award made based on the responses.
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Panama City Beach, FL, 32407, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Source Sought Draft for deliveries of bulk medical grade gases & RENT of 2,000-liter CO2 micro-bulk storage tanks with a telemetry feature
This is a Sources Sought notice to determine the availability of potential small business sources for a tentative requirement to deliveries of bulk medical grade helium (HE), carbon dioxide (CO2) and the rental of a 2,000-liter CO2 micro-bulk storage tank with a telemetry feature attached at for Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) Panama City, Florida. Additional detailed information is provided on the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). As part of its market research, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (FLCJ) is issuing this Sources Sought notice to determine if there exists an adequate number of qualified interested small businesses capable of fulfilling this requirement as further described in the Draft SOW. The Government may use the responses to this notice for information and planning purposed. The Draft DraSOW describes only the currently contemplated possible scope of services and supplies and may vary from the work scope in a final SOW included in any Request for Quotations (RFQ).A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) non-personal services contract is anticipated. The period of performance is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 with 4 option years.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 221210 – Natural Gas Distribution. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this acquisition is 6835 – Medical Gas. Offerors possessing the requisite skills, resources and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirement are invited to respond to this source sought notice via the submission of an executive summary, no more than five (5) pages in length. Responses must use twelve point Times New Roman font. In your response provide a brief description of the capability, resources, technical competencies and organizational experience relative to the key task areas. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of the Draft SOW will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party. The submissions should include the following information: 1) company name, address, and point of contact with corresponding phone number and e-mail address; 2) DUNS number, business size and classification; and 3) relevant corporate experience information. Relevant corporate experience information is defined as experience (within the past five years) that is of the same or similar services to that which is described herein and a technical description of ability to meet the requirement. The corporate experiences should include the applicable contract number, contract period of performance, a brief description of these services provided, and the relevancy of these services to the proposed requirement. This Source Sought notice is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as a part of NAVSUPFLCJ’s market research. No RFQ exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Please restrict all responses to non-proprietary information. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Responders are NAVSUP FLCJ will not pay for information received in response to this notice. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to the Sources Sought notice. Do not submit pricing information in response to this RFI. All submissions are required to be submitted via e-mail to patrick.m.joiner.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 1200pm (EST) on 04 May 2026. Please direct any questions concerning this RFI to Patrick Joiner at patrick.m.joiner.civ@us.navy.mil
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