Supply of Propellant Pressurizing Agent – Helium GHH (NSN 9135-016442502)

The contract entails the bulk supply and delivery of high-purity helium GHH, identified by NSN 9135-016442502, to multiple Department of Defense locations under FOB Destination terms, meaning the supplier bears all costs and risks until the product arrives at the specified military destinations. This procurement supports critical DoD operations requiring pressurization agents, with the material classified as a propellant component and manufactured under NAICS code 325120, indicating production within the chemical manufacturing sector. The Defense Logistics Agency is the administering organization, overseeing fulfillment to various operational sites without a specified single point of delivery. The contract is structured as a subcontract and was posted on July 15, 2026, with no solicitation number associated, suggesting it may have arisen from an existing master agreement or base contract. Containers used for transport are high-pressure units designed to maintain the integrity and purity of helium throughout transit. Delivery logistics are tightly coordinated to meet stringent military specifications and timelines, ensuring uninterrupted supply for defense systems requiring helium for pressurization, purging, or other technical functions. Responsibility for customs, shipping, handling, and final unloading at each DoD site falls under the contractor’s obligation until confirmed receipt at destination.