CONUS Industrial Gas Program
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to modify the existing CONUS Industrial Gas Program contract (SPE4A6-16-D-0226). This action extends the contract to prevent a critical gap in the supply of industrial gases.
Scope of Change
This modification revises the contract expiration date, extending it from July 29, 2026, to potentially November 29, 2026, February 28, 2027, or May 29, 2027. The extension includes a four-month base period and two subsequent three-month options. All other terms and conditions of the original contract remain unchanged. The contract provides worldwide support for Federal Supply Classes (FSCs) 6830 (filled cylinders of compressed and liquefied gases) and 8120 (empty cylinders and related accessories), covering approximately 340 items for Customer Direct, Depot Direct, and Foreign Military Sales.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Modification to an existing contract (SPE4A6-16-D-0226), which was originally awarded on a competitive basis.
- Extension: Four-month base period plus two three-month options.
- New Potential Expiration: November 29, 2026, February 28, 2027, or May 29, 2027.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
Additional Notes
This bridge action is critical to prevent a gap in coverage for essential items, particularly Mission Critical Military End Users (MCMEU) Hydrofluocarbons (HFCs). The extension is necessitated by the significant time required (a full calendar year) to transfer Government Furnished Property (GFP) cylinders and obtain necessary allowances for HFCs to a new contractor. Limited market research was conducted due to the short timeframe remaining on the current contract. Horizon Distribution Inc. and RAS Enterprises LLC expressed interest in the acquisition. The contract population includes both competitive and sole source items.