Bulk Liquid Argon Deliveries.
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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
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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 requires reoccurring tank fills of Mil-A-18455C compliant liquid argon for the Metal Spray Branch's plasma spray process. The contract is structured with five ordering periods, extending through June 2031. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Central Time).
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Bulk Liquid Argon tank fills for the Metal Spray Branch (J3P64B3) at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). The Argon serves as a carrier gas for the plasma spray process. Key requirements include:
- Reoccurring tank fills based on telemetric readings into a Government-owned 1500-gallon tank.
- Bulk Liquid Argon must comply with the composition requirements of Mil-A-18455C.
- A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must accompany each delivery.
- Delivery ticket information, showing the quantity delivered, is required within three (3) days after each delivery, either in hard copy or via email.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Duration: Five ordering periods, extending from June 30, 2026, through June 29, 2031.
- Ordering Period One: 30 June 2026 - 29 June 2027
- Ordering Period Two: 30 June 2027 - 29 June 2028
- Ordering Period Three: 30 June 2028 - 29 June 2029
- Ordering Period Four: 30 June 2029 - 29 June 2030
- Ordering Period Five: 30 June 2030 - 29 June 2031
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Size Standard: 1200 employees)
- Solicitation Number: W912NW26QA027
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 30, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Central Time) (Extended by Amendment)
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price. Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement.
Additional Notes
FAR clauses (e.g., 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.212-5) and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference. Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged by the amendment.