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Small Business Set Aside for 750 CCF of Helium per attachments

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N61331-26-Q-KS49Federal

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The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City Beach, Florida, is soliciting quotes for a Small Business Set Aside to procure 750 CCF of helium as specified in the attached documentation. All quotes must be submitted via email on company letterhead with complete product specifications, including CAGE code and lead time, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Late, partial, or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Vendors must be capable of invoicing through Wide Area Workflow and must clearly state whether shipping costs are included; if not, a separate line item for shipping must be provided. Evaluation criteria prioritize delivery alongside price, quality, and past performance to determine the best value for the government. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 325120. Interested small businesses are required to review all attachments and submit responsive bids to the designated point of contact, Kaitlin Summerville.

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U.S. Navy seeks 750 CCF helium from small businesses by August 12, 2026, with inclusive shipping and WAWF invoicing.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare CenterView Agency

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325120 - Industrial Gas ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Panama City Beach, FL, 32407, USA

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A04+Statement+of+Work.pdf

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C07.+Clauses-Supply.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficePANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center
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Office AddressPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA
Contacts
Kaitlin Summerville
Jamell L. Kilgore

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Delivery will be a significant factor for evaluation. 


This procurement is a Small Business Set Aside. Email quotes on (on your companies letterhead with full specifications) to kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil on or before the closing date and time of Wednesday 12 August 2026 3pm Central Time. The Government will not accept late quotes. The Government will not accept quotes that are partial or incomplete. Provide cage code and Lead time on your quote. Be able to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The Terms are NET 30 Days. IF shipping is not included in the price please include a line item for shipping. See the attached document for the product description and quantity. Award will be based on the best value to the government considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance. Please review all attachments. 

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