Gaseous Helium (GHe) Lajas, Puerto Rico
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy in San Antonio, Texas, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify potential suppliers for Grade A Helium gas (99.995% purity) in bulk, to be delivered to a contractor-owned tank in Lajas, Puerto Rico. This notice is not a solicitation, and no contracts will be awarded based on responses. Instead, the agency seeks information to inform the acquisition strategy for a future procurement. The helium must meet the MIL-PRF-27407E specification or its latest revision, and each shipment requires a Certificate of Analysis to be included in both the container and invoicing documentation. Delivery requirements specify the use of a helium trailer with a minimum capacity of 90 MC, and all delivery personnel must be U.S. citizens presenting valid state or federal photo identification. For deliveries to military installations, personnel must undergo background checks, provide social security numbers, and may need proof of insurance and vehicle registration. Access to federal facilities will require compliance with the Real ID Act starting May 7, 2025, allowing alternative identification if necessary. Security measures include potential vehicle searches and escort requirements. The response deadline for this notice is July 16, 2026, and the point of contact is Kristofer Cowles from DLA Energy.
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Lajas, PR, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FEM - San Antonio, Texas. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals. No awards will be made from the responses to this announcement. However, responses may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future procurement. This notice issued by DLA Energy requires delivery of F.O.B Destination The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, product, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to deliver product F.O.B Destination into Contractor - owned tank at Lajas, Puerto Rico. The Government may contract for all, some, or none of the below, however it still is requesting sources for a potential requirement.
PRODUCT:
9135-016442502 HELIUM, GAS, GRADE A, 99.995%, BULK MC shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-27407E or most current version.
One copy of a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each sample required by the specification shall be attached to the container inside the rear cabinet and shall also be submitted as an attachment to the applicable Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) document (Wide Area Workflow-WAWF).
HELIUM CONTAINERS:
The Contractor shall provide a minimum 90 MC capacity Helium trailer.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Delivery personnel shall be U.S. citizens. In addition, delivery personnel must possess a state or federal issued photo ID that displays the driver’s full name and date of birth. Deliveries to military installations will require delivery personnel to provide social security numbers and be subjected to background checks. A driver may also be required to provide proof of insurance and vehicle registration. Some locations will require delivery personnel to be escorted while making deliveries. All delivery vehicles are subject to search by security personnel prior to accessing delivery location and while on each facility. In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, starting May 7, 2025, access to federal facilities requires a “REAL ID". If Driver’s license is not “Real ID” Act compliant, contractor must present an acceptable second form of identification (i.e. U.S. passport, passport card, military ID, etc.).