gas tank supplier
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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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), under the Department of Justice, is seeking a gas tank supplier through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). This opportunity, identified as solicitation number D-26-L5-0013, is for the supply of various gases and tank sizes to their facility in Chicago, IL. The government intends to award a single firm fixed-price purchase order. Quotes are due by March 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm (EST).
Scope of Work
The DEA requires a supplier for a range of gases and associated services. Key requirements include:
- Gases: Helium USP* (K cylinder), Helium UHP (300, K cylinder), Nitrogen NF (K cylinder), Nitrogen UHP (300 cylinder), Liquid Nitrogen (industrial) (230 L), Hydrogen UHP (K cylinder), Argon UHP (300 cylinder), and Compressed Air (medical) (K cylinder).
- Specifics: UHP in size K may substitute for USP Helium. Annual consumption rates are provided for each gas and tank size in the detailed requirements.
- Additional Costs: Bidders must account for and include costs such as demurrage, pickup/delivery, fuel surcharge, cylinder testing/surcharges, and safety/compliance fees in their quotes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order, issued under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: March 19, 2026.
- Questions Due: March 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm (EST). Questions and answers will be posted as an amendment.
- Quotes Due: March 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm (EST). No late submissions will be accepted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: All questions and quotes must be submitted electronically to jose.l.marin@dea.gov. The RFQ number (D-26-L5-0013) must be included in the subject line.
- Quote Requirements: Quotes must be on an "all or none" basis; alternate quotes will not be accepted. Bidders must provide an estimated timeframe for cylinder pickup, fill, and redelivery, and specify if cylinder swaps are possible.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
Additional Notes
The attached "DEA Provision and Clause Matrix" provides insight into the regulatory and contractual framework that will govern any resulting contract, including potential FAR and agency-specific clauses related to representations, certifications, terms, and conditions.