Gas Cylinder CONUS/EUCOM

DLA Aviation is conducting research to obtain information related to dual certification (DOT/ISO) cylinders. DLA Aviation has an Industrial Gas and Cylinder Program that supports military and government agencies worldwide. DLA Aviation is seeking information for dual certification cylinders for transport in Europe. Currently, DLA Aviation utilizes DOT cylinders. Attachment 1 is a list of current NSNs utilized on the Industrial Gas and Cylinder Program. DLA Aviation is seeking manufacturers of dual certification (DOT/ISO) cylinders. In addition, DLA Aviation is seeking information from dual certification manufactures if dual certification cylinders are currently available in the specifications listed in Attachment 1. If cylinders are not available, please advise if an alternative is currently available. NOTE: All information provided within this RFI and associated data and documentation is subject to change and adjustment based on input received from industry. This initiative contains NSNs purchased and/or managed by DLA. The NSNs should be referenced for cylinder types. The cylinder list and associated data is attached to this RFI as explained above. General Questions: How are dual-certified (DOT/ISO) cylinders currently purchased in the cylinder industry? Please provide the typical purchasing process, unit of issue, and any other associated information to help DLA understand the process. What current DOT Cylinders have an equal match for dual-certification cylinders. If there is not an exact match is there a close replacement? Are you able to provide a list of matches? Will discreet pricing be required or are there commercially-published prices readily available? If commercially pricing is available, where and how can such pricing be obtained? Is there any other information that you deem pertinent in assisting DLA with this request? Summary Information: Additional materials, suggestions, and comments are encouraged. Please submit your responses and comments no later than 30 August 2021 via email to the point of contact below. DLA POCS: Program Manager: Jennifer Dunn - jennifer.dunn@dla.mil Contracting Officer: Marie Harrison marie.harrison@dla.mil Alternate Program Manager: Brenda Brunner brenda.brunner@dla.mil Summary of Key Supplier Responses: 17 August 2021 - 2 weeks from RFI Issue Response to RFI questions Submission of any questions you may have for the DLA team Disclaimer: In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for information received in response to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives to determine how to proceed with the acquisition process. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.