68--Purchase and Delivery of Liquid Oxygen (LOX)
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Southwestern Power Administration, Department of Energy is conducting a Sources Sought to identify companies capable of providing Liquid Oxygen (LOX) for delivery to the Table Rock Dam Powerhouse in Branson, Missouri. This market research will inform future procurement decisions. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase and delivery of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) to the Table Rock Dam Powerhouse, located at 760 Hatchery Road, Branson, Missouri. The full technical specifications are detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The government intends to award a single primary contractor a Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) for all work specified in the SOW.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,200 employees)
- PSC: 6830 – Gases: Compressed and Liquefied
- Set-Aside: Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for small business (in full or in part), procured through full and open competition, or on a sole source basis. All small business set-aside categories will be considered.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM CDT
- Published: April 9, 2026
Submission Details
Interested parties should submit their interest and capabilities via email to Brooke Butcher at brooke.butcher@swpa.gov. The email subject line must be "Sources Sought Response Liquid Oxygen". Responses can be in Microsoft Word, PDF, or within the email body. Proprietary data will be protected.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a commitment by the government to award a contract. No funds are available for response preparation. A site visit will be scheduled during the future solicitation posting period.