H9224026I0005
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 US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for various air gases in Virginia Beach, VA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to procure, refill, and maintain compressed gases for operations. Responses are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement includes the procurement, refilling, and maintenance of specific compressed gases, complying with military and commercial specifications. Key gases include:
- Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (MIL-PRF-27210J)
- Helium Oxygen Mix (MIL-PRF-27407E & MIL-PRF-27210J)
- Nitrogen (A-A-59155)
- Argon (MIL-DTL-18455D)
- Acetylene Technical Grade (BB-A-106E)
- Geotech Mixed Calibration Gas
- TVA Mixed Calibration Gas
- Hydrogen (Ultra-High Purity Grade)
- Nitrox Mixed 60/40 and 50/50
Vendors must be capable of:
- Gas refills to specified standards.
- Providing all necessary certification paperwork.
- One-week turnaround for refilling and delivery.
- Pickup of empty containers and return of filled containers (one-for-one swap acceptable).
- Maintenance and testing of compressed gas cylinders.
- Maintaining 16 cylinders of Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen, Helium-Oxygen Mix (88/12), and Nitrox (60/40) at the Portsmouth facility for swap purposes.
- Disposal of condemned compressed gas cylinders in accordance with regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: Virginia Beach, VA
Response Instructions
Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement including company information (name, address, contact, UEI, CAGE code), small business status under NAICS 333912, and responses to questions regarding:
- Experience in supplying/maintaining specified gases.
- Relevant certifications.
- Processes for ensuring one-week turnaround.
- Cylinder maintenance and testing procedures.
- Logistics plan for pickup/delivery.
- Cylinder policy (Government-owned vs. vendor-owned, fees).
- Capacity to maintain cylinders at Portsmouth facility.
- Disposal procedures for condemned cylinders.
- Customer support offerings.
Additional Notes
This is for information purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential.