Bulk Liquid Argon Deliveries.

SOL #: W912NW-26-Q-A027Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK CCAD CONTR OFF

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5260, United States

Place of Performance

Corpus Christi, TX

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

Gases: Compressed And Liquefied (6830)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/29896ad9fef949828baede6139494fae/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 30, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Department of the Army, W6QK CCAD CONTR OFF, is soliciting proposals for Bulk Liquid Argon Deliveries to the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Corpus Christi, TX. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to procure reoccurring tank fills of liquid argon for the Metal Spray Branch. Proposals are due May 05, 2026, at 01:00 PM Central Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the delivery of Bulk Liquid Argon to a Government-owned 1500-gallon tank at CCAD. The argon serves as a carrier gas for the plasma spray process. Key requirements include:

Reoccurring tank fills based on telemetric readings.
Compliance of Bulk Liquid Argon with Mil-A-18455C composition requirements.
Provision of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with each delivery.
Submission of delivery ticket information, including quantity delivered, within three days of each delivery (hard copy or email).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Structure: Five ordering periods, each with an estimated quantity of 9,000 gallons.
Period of Performance: Extends through June 29, 2031, with ordering periods as follows:
- Ordering Period One: June 30, 2026 - June 29, 2027
- Ordering Period Two: June 30, 2027 - June 29, 2028
- Ordering Period Three: June 30, 2028 - June 29, 2029
- Ordering Period Four: June 30, 2029 - June 29, 2030
- Ordering Period Five: June 30, 2030 - June 29, 2031
Solicitation Issue Date: March 30, 2026
Proposal Due: May 05, 2026, 01:00 PM Central Time (as amended).

Set-Aside & Eligibility

Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 325120 (Size Standard: 1200 employees)

Submission & Evaluation

Solicitation Number: W912NW26QA027
Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price. Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement.
Payment: Will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).