Non-Flammable Calibration Gas Manufacturing & Filling

The contract entails the manufacture and filling of 58-liter UN 1956, Class 2.2 non-flammable gas cylinders containing a precise mixture of nitrogen and 10 parts per million hydrogen cyanide, designed for calibration purposes. All cylinders must comply with DOT-39 safety and construction standards and be calibrated to NIST-traceable specifications to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. The gas mixture is intended for use in precision instrument calibration, requiring strict control over concentration levels and container integrity. Production must adhere to rigorous quality assurance protocols to maintain consistency and safety throughout the filling and labeling process. The work is solicited as a subcontract under NAICS code 325120 for chemical manufacturing, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. The place of performance is specified as Little Falls, Minnesota, with a zip code of 56345-4173, indicating the physical location where the gas cylinders will be produced and prepared for delivery. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, allowing potential vendors a one-week window to submit proposals. Although no point of contact is listed, all bids must be submitted through the DIBBS platform at the provided URL to be considered valid.