Gaseous Helium (GHe) Lajas, Puerto Rico
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) Energy-FEM - San Antonio, Texas has issued a Sources Sought notice for Gaseous Helium (GHe) delivery to Lajas, Puerto Rico. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals; its purpose is to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future procurement. Responses will be used for market research. Responses are due by July 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice requests sources capable of providing F.O.B. Destination delivery of HELIUM, GAS, GRADE A, 99.995%, BULK MC (Product Code: 9135-016442502) meeting MIL-PRF-27407E requirements. The contractor must deliver the product into a contractor-owned tank at Lajas, Puerto Rico.
Key Requirements
- Product: Grade A Helium, 99.995% purity, bulk MC, per MIL-PRF-27407E.
- Documentation: A Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each sample must be attached to the container and submitted with the invoicing document (iRAPT/WAWF).
- Containers: Contractor must provide a minimum 90 MC capacity Helium trailer.
- Security: Delivery personnel must be U.S. citizens with a state or federal photo ID. Deliveries to military installations may require social security numbers, background checks, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. From May 7, 2025, access to federal facilities requires a "REAL ID" compliant ID or an acceptable second form of identification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 16, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 16, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only. No awards will be made from responses to this announcement, and the government may contract for all, some, or none of the potential requirement.