Liquid CO2 for DDNV - CSS SP3300-26-Q-0080

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses vendor questions regarding the solicitation SP3300-26-Q-0080:

• CO2 Requirement: The government requires straight liquid CO2, which must be food or medical grade, for the purpose of making dry ice.
• Tank Manufacturer: The storage vessel on-site is manufactured by Chart of Ball Ground, Georgia, Model: Perma-Max 2200.
• Pressure Requirement: The liquid line supply pressure to the ice-making machine should be between 16-22 BAR or 232-319 PSI.

This amendment clarifies requirements based on vendor questions. No specific sections of the original solicitation are explicitly stated as changed or replaced, but the answers provided modify the understanding of the requirements.

This amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or submission rules. It provides clarifications to assist bidders in preparing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Supplies, specifically detailing the pricing structure for Liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) for the DDNV (Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center) requirement. It outlines the quantities, fill requirements, and unit pricing needed for bidders to complete their proposals.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Base year and four option years are detailed.
• Description: Specifies "Liquid CO2 - Delivered in gallons per SOW" and "Delivery charge per fill."
• Tank Capacity: 2300 gallons.
• Fills: 20 fills per year.
• Total Gallons: 46,000 gallons per year.
• Unit of Measure (UoM): Each (EA) for both CO2 and delivery charges.
• Pricing: Bidders are instructed to complete the yellow blocks in column F (Price Per Unit) for both the CO2 and delivery charges. The spreadsheet will automatically calculate extended totals.

This sheet is critical for bidders to understand the expected quantities and to provide their unit pricing for Liquid CO2 and associated delivery charges. Completing this pricing sheet accurately is essential for proposal submission and evaluation. The "Total Price" field at the bottom should reflect the sum of all CLINs after unit pricing is entered.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) to establish a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for liquid CO2 at DLA Distribution Norfolk VA (DDNV). The government is procuring liquid CO2 on an as-needed basis for a 2,300-gallon tank.

• Provide and deliver liquid CO2 to DLA Distribution Norfolk, VA (DDNV).

• Remotely monitor the tank level and maintain it at or above the minimum critical level of 30%.

• Respond and deliver within 24 hours if the tank falls below the minimum critical level.

• Acquire and maintain base access at DDNV.

• Provide a gateway/transmitter for the government's telemetry-ready tank.

• Submit required forms for DBIDS cards for gas technicians making deliveries.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (4/20/2026 - 4/19/2027) with four Option Years (through 4/19/2031).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but quantities in the schedule are estimates.

• Submission Deadline: April 8, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT.

• Questions Deadline: April 7, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. Submit questions via email to michael.s.french@dla.mil with the subject line: "SP330026Q0080 RFQ Question". Answers will be posted via amendment.

• Quote Submission: Must be submitted electronically via email to michael.s.french@dla.mil. Facsimile and hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

• Quote Acceptance Period: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote complies with terms and conditions, laws, and regulations, and offers the total lowest price. Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

• This acquisition is being solicited as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 325120.

• Size Standard: 1,200 employees.

• The government is seeking innovative processes to achieve savings and reduce prices.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Invoicing and Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Attachment 1 - Schedule of Supplies – DDNV L-CO2 is included.