DLA Halon System Cylinders (Ozone Depleting Substances)

This solicitation, issued under number SP4703-26-Q-0052 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Dcso Richmond Division #1, seeks contractor support for the reclamation and refurbishment of Halon Navy System Cylinders containing ozone-depleting substances. The work involves receiving turn-in cylinders from DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, refurbishing them by re-certifying and repainting, rebuilding valves, refilling with Halon 1301, and installing required safety components such as actuators, protective caps, and anti-recoil devices. All cylinders must be returned fully refurbished, pressurized to specified standards (typically 600 psi with temperature-adjusted ranges), marked with appropriate National Stock Numbers, labeled as Condition Code “A,” and compliant with MIL-STD-129 for markings and MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification including machine-readable data. Packaging must adhere to Department of Transportation regulations with specific palletization criteria based on cylinder weight: 20 cylinders per pallet for smaller sizes, horizontally palletized for larger ones. The requirement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period from September 2, 2026, to September 1, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through September 1, 2031, with all cylinders required to be delivered within 365 days of award. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including FAR 52.245-1 for government property, FAR 52.246-20 for warranty of services, and FAR 52.249-4 and -8 for termination and default, along with specialized clauses such as 52.204-9 and 52.204-19 with Deviation 2026-00038 mandating personal identity verification and incorporation of representations and certifications. Cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 are enforced for safeguarding covered defense information, with compliance assessed through required documentation and submissions of system security plans. Offerors must submit proposals electronically in three volumes: technical capability, past performance with three recent references, and price using SF 1449 and Schedule B, with pricing submissions due by July 15, 2026, at 3:0