Compressed Industrial, High Purity, Specialty Gases IDIQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Compressed Industrial, High-Purity, and Specialty Gases. This effort aims to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting Army-wide demand across various locations, including Aberdeen Proving Ground, CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Single-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated ceiling of $2,058,554.00 over a potential 5.5-year ordering period. Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement by March 5, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: To assess industry capability and inform the acquisition strategy for the supply of Compressed Industrial, High-Purity, and Specialty Gases.
- Scope: Provide gases, gas handling, delivery, rental, hardware, and accessories for analytical laboratory instrumentation, environmental monitoring, and hazardous materials detection. The contractor must support all designated delivery locations and possess logistical capability as outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Single-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Anticipated Duration: Five (5) consecutive 12-month ordering periods, followed by one (1) six-month extension, totaling 5.5 years.
- Estimated Ceiling: Not to exceed $2,058,554.00.
- NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing.
Set-Aside & Competition
This Sources Sought notice is for market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. The requirement may be considered for a small business set-aside (including sole source) or solicited under full and open competition. The Government currently anticipates a competitive acquisition strategy unless market research findings support a small business set-aside.
Submission Requirements
- Capability Statement: Not to exceed ten (10) pages, Arial font no smaller than 10-point, in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Content: Address 25 specific questions detailed in the notice, covering technical expertise, production capacity, distribution resources, supply chain management, past performance, safety procedures, quality control, subcontracting plans, business status, and ability to perform at least 50% of the work if a small business set-aside is used.
- Deadline: March 5, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Email to Ms. Tiffany D. White (tiffany.d.white23.civ@army.mil) and copy Contracting Officer Birgit M. Jones (birgit.m.jones.civ@army.mil).
Important Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation (RFP, RFQ, or IFB). Responses do not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor will industry be reimbursed for submission costs. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for review. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted; all questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist.