FY26 J. STROM THURMOND OXYGEN CONTRACT
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 Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District, is soliciting quotes for the FY26 Liquid Oxygen Contract for the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project in Modoc, SC. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside opportunity to supply liquid oxygen. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the supply of liquid oxygen to the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project. The base requirement is for up to 6,000 tons of liquid oxygen from May 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026. Two options are included, each for an additional 1,000 tons of liquid oxygen between July 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026. The liquid oxygen must comply with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) guidelines and be at least 99.5% pure. Deliveries will be made to the Government storage facility at the project site in Modoc, SC, and must be coordinated with the Richard B. Russell Power Plant Shift Operator. Contractors must adhere to general safety requirements, referencing CGA P-12-2009, and comply with installation access policies, background checks, and the E-verify Program for candidates.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Commercial Product, FAR Subpart 12.6, Simplified Procedures FAR 13.5)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 325120, Size Standard 1,200 employees)
- Period of Performance (Base): May 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026
- Quotes Due: March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must email quotes to Alicia Scott (alicia.d.scott@usace.army.mil) with a copy to Chad Arnett (chad.a.arnett@usace.army.mil). Submissions must include:
- 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 deliveries of bulk oxygen within the last 5 years. This information shall not exceed 2 pages (one page per delivery) and must include point of contact information for each reference.
- All submissions must be in PDF format.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the lowest priced Offeror who is deemed technically acceptable, responsive, and responsible, and whose proposed price is fair and reasonable. Technical acceptability will be determined based on the submission of the "Supplier Agreement/Contract" and "Demonstrated Experience" (Past Performance).
Additional Notes
Prospective awardees must be registered and active in the SAM database prior to award. All questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to Alicia Scott no later than March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.