Compressed and Liquified Gases and Cylinders

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, DEPT OF DEFENSE, through the W6QK LAD CONTR OFF, has issued a Solicitation for Compressed and Liquified Gases and Cylinders for Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) in Chambersburg, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) with a five-year ordering period. Offers are due January 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive management of compressed and liquefied gases and cylinders. This includes planning, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, quality control, storage, packaging, transportation, delivery, customer support, and material returns. Key services involve a cylinder exchange program, delivery of full cylinders and pick-up of empties at LEAD customer locations, and on-site refilling of government-owned propane cylinders (or offsite refilling with exchange). The scope covers a wide range of gases, including Acetylene, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon/CO2/Oxygen mixtures, Argon/Helium/CO2 mixtures, Argon/CO2 mixtures, Argon/Oxygen mixtures, Propane, and Helium/Argon mixtures, with specific grades, purities, and cylinder sizes detailed. Deliveries are required Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
• Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period, starting no earlier than February 2, 2026.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code (PSC): 6830 (Gases: Compressed And Liquefied)
• NAICS Code: 325120 (Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers) with a size standard of 1200 employees.
• Place of Performance: Chambersburg, PA (Letterkenny Army Depot).

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: January 26, 2026, 11:30 AM (local time).
• Evaluation Criteria: Price is the sole evaluation factor. The government intends to make an award without discussions.
• Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, including a Letter of Commitment and Experience information. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
• Alternative Line Items: Offerors are invited to propose alternative line item structures that conform to their commercial practices, as per FAR Clause 52.204-22.

Key Requirements & Notes

• Security: Contractor personnel must comply with installation access and security policies, including AT Level I, iWATCH, and OPSEC Awareness training, and REAL ID compliance for base access.
• Environmental Compliance: Adherence to all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations is mandatory.
• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain an effective QC program.
• Cylinder Management: Cylinders must undergo periodic testing, and valve protection caps must be installed. Shelf-life management requirements apply to delivered items.
• Propane Refill: Contractor can refill propane cylinders on-site or provide offsite refilling and replace empty cylinders.
• Government Furnished Property: Includes badges, installation access documents, delivery location maps, and government-owned propane cylinders for servicing.
• Amendments: This solicitation has been amended, extending the response date and revising the Purchase Description. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.

Contact Information

• Primary Point of Contact: Laura J. Buehler
• Email: Laura.J.Buehler.civ@army.mil
• Phone: 7172679617