Helium
Overview
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PSC
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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 Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake, CA, intends to procure Helium UN1046-Helium Fill and Canisters. This requirement is planned as a sole-source award to It's A Gas, Inc., located in Montclair, CA.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for 48 units of 244 CO Helium UN1046-Helium Fill and Canisters, which are direct replacements for existing helium-filled tanks. The associated product service code is 6680 - Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: It's A Gas, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Solicitation Number: N68936-26-SIMACQ-D840000/E840000-0004
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm believing it can fulfill this requirement may submit a written response to yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil. The response must be submitted no later than March 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.
The written response must reference the solicitation number and include a capability statement clearly indicating the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov). Contractors must also be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Information regarding SAM registration updates, including the notarized letter requirement, is also provided in the full notice.