PROPELLANT PRESSURIZING AGENT, HELIUM

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace awarded contract SPE60123D1511 to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. for the procurement and filling of bulk gaseous helium containers. The overarching contract, which runs from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2027, has a total award ceiling of $97,825,095.61. This primary agreement supports various locations across the CONUS, including sites in New Mexico, Florida, Maryland, and Tennessee. The contract is structured for commercial items under FAR Part 12 and utilizes a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with multi-year pricing and annual escalations for several line items. A specific delivery order, SPE60126FK95Z, was issued on June 29, 2026, for the procurement of 90 MC of Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium GHH, totaling $89,302.50. This order, further detailed by unilateral modification P00001, requires delivery to the CBP Aerostat Site in Rio Grande City, Texas, by July 2, 2026. The scope of work includes the evacuation and purging of cylinders and containers to maintain aerostat system readiness. Logistics are handled on an FOB Destination basis, with the government responsible for trailer transportation to and from the supplier. Administrative requirements mandate that all invoicing be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contractor must adhere to strict cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance and reporting via the Supplier Performance Risk System. Additionally, the contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding business ethics, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Inspection occurs at the origin, while formal acceptance is conducted by the government at the destination.