FY 26 RICHARD B. RUSSELL OXYGEN CONTRACT
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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, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District, is soliciting quotes for the FY26 Liquid Oxygen Contract for the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project in Elberton, GA. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside opportunity to supply liquid oxygen from May 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026, with potential options. Quotes are due March 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for supplying liquid oxygen, compliant with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) guidelines (at least 99.5% oxygen), to the Government storage facility at the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project. Daily requirements will vary seasonally, potentially reaching up to 100 tons/day during late summer/early fall, requiring "around the clock" deliveries seven days a week during peak demand. The base requirement is up to 6,000 tons, with two additional options for 1,000 tons each. The contractor must ensure sufficient storage tank levels, manage filling rates, and coordinate all deliveries with the Power Plant Shift Operator. All deliveries and transfers must comply with CGA P-12-2009, and contractor personnel must adhere to installation security policies and E-verify program requirements.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotes)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Chemical Manufacturing, size standard 1,200 employees)
- Product Service Code: 6830 (Gases: Compressed And Liquefied)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026, with options extending through December 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake Project, Elberton, GA.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- Completed pages 3 (RFQ) and the BID Schedule from the solicitation document.
- A separate attachment titled "Supplier Agreement/Contract" providing evidence of an agreement with an actual producer/supplier/deliverer of the product.
- A separate attachment titled "Past Performance" detailing two successful bulk oxygen deliveries within the last five years. This section must not exceed two pages (one page per delivery) and include point of contact information for each reference (name, title, email, phone).
- Quotes must include the solicitation number, offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses, discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number.
- All submissions must be in PDF format.
Evaluation and Award
Award will be made to the lowest priced Offeror who is deemed technically acceptable, responsive, and responsible, with a fair and reasonable proposed price. Technical acceptability will be determined based on the submitted Supplier Agreement/Contract and demonstrated experience in performing two bulk oxygen deliveries as specified. Prospective awardees must be registered and active in the SAM database. Non-conforming quotes or those omitting required submissions will not be considered.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: March 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
- Submit Quotes To: Alicia Scott (alicia.d.scott@usace.army.mil) with a copy to Chad Arnett (chad.a.arnett@usace.army.mil).
- Published Date: February 17, 2026.