Amendment to Solicitation FILL/PURGE

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation N0016426Q0072, originally dated 09 Mar 2026.

Key changes include:

• Response Due Date Extended: The due date for offers has been extended from 12 Mar 2026 to 02 Apr 2026.

• Addition of Refrigerant: The solicitation has been amended to include refrigerant (R-134a) and related items.

• Revised Statement of Work (SOW): A revised SOW has been added.

• New Contract Line Items (CLINs): The following CLINs have been added:

  • CLIN 0009: R-134a (100%), 125lbs per cylinder (16 units)
  • CLIN 0010: Cylinder Deposit (16 units)
  • CLIN 0011: Empty - 125lb R134A Recovery Cylinders (4 units)
  • CLIN 0012: MISC OPTION (1 Lot) for miscellaneous services, emergency costs, or replacement cylinders.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations: Specific inspection and acceptance locations at NSWC CRANE have been added for CLINs 0009, 0010, 0011, and the Option Line Item 0012.

• Delivery Information: Delivery information has been added for CLINs 0009, 0010, and 0011, with a delivery date on or before 29 May 2026. The Option Line Item 0012 has a delivery period from 29 May 2026 to 29 Mar 2030.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Date)

• Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs (New CLINs)

• Section E - Inspection and Acceptance (New locations for CLINs)

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance (New delivery information for CLINs)

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 02 Apr 2026.

• Bidders should review the added CLINs, revised SOW, and updated delivery/acceptance information when preparing their offers.

• The opportunity remains a 100% set-aside for small business.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW outlines the requirements for commercial supplies and incidental services related to industrial compressed gases, specifically R-134a and Nitrogen, for the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 BLK 3 system testing and shipping procedures at NSWC Crane B3330S.

• Provide R-134a (100%) 1,1,1,2 Tetrafluoroethane in 125lb cylinders (quantity of 16).

• Provide R-134a Recovery Cylinders (quantity of 4).

• Furnish labor, components, and tools for vacuuming and recovery of 2,000 lbs. of R-134a refrigerant.

• Provide a purge and fill service to maintain AN/SLQ-32(V)7 Sponsons.

• Emergency response: Contractor shall provide response to a service call within one (1) business day.

• The SOW applies to operations at NSWC Crane B3330S.

• Contract duration is not specified in this document.

• Safety: Maintain and provide the latest revision of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the Requiring Technical Authority (RTA) upon delivery.

• Security: Establish administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for Government systems and data. All personnel requiring recurring access to Government furnished facilities will complete a Tier 3 Background Investigation. Personnel must be U.S. citizens and maintain appropriate security clearances (up to TOP SECRET – SCI/TOP SECRET/SECRET).

• Work Schedules: Core duty hours are 0900 to 1430, Monday through Friday. On-site contractors are generally allowed in Government spaces only when Government personnel are present. Flexible or fixed schedules may be required for special Government needs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for services related to R-134a refrigerant, specifically "Fill visits" and "Purge visits." The solicitation outlines multiple CLINs and SubCLINs that represent options for these services over several years, starting from May 2026.

• Services: "Fill visit" and "Purge visit" for R-134a refrigerant.

• Period of Performance: Options extend from May 2026 through May 2030, with specific yearly periods outlined for "Fill" and "Purge" visits.

• Quantity: Estimated quantity of 1 through 5 or 1 through 6 for each option, with each service listed as 1 Lot.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all options.

• Solicitation Number: N0016426Q0072

• Issue Date: 09 Mar 2026

• Offer Due Date: 12 Mar 2026, 04:00 PM

• Contracting Agency: NSWC CRANE, WARFARE CENTER, CRANE, IN

• Set Aside: Small Business

• NAICS Code: 334515 (Size Standard: 750)

• Submission: Quoters must submit a signed, dated, and filled-out SF-1449, with all pricing entered on each CLIN. Delivery must be confirmed.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Delivery, and Price. Technical and past performance are important factors. A responsive quote requires all SF-1449 pages to be returned and all pricing to be entered. Non-compliant quotes may be rejected.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors are instructed not to proceed with additional services without a signed modification via Contracting Officer.

• Option terms of use specify that each option can be exercised only one time and the period of performance will be determined when the modification is executed.

• Pricing for options will be finalized with the vendor prior to option exercise.

• The document references various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, payment instructions, and contract administration.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an amended solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0072) from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane for Fill and Purge visits. The requirement includes up to 6 visits per year with 3 option years.

• Fill and Purge visits.

• The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13 procedures.

• Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies.

• Offers must be e-mailed to trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil.

• All required information must be received by 02 APR 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring https://sam.gov/ for any amendments.

• Changes made after the closing date will only be provided to offerors who submit a quote.

• Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The issue date is 01 APR 2026.

• The closing date is 02 APR 2026.