Liquid CO2 for DDNV - CSS SP3300-26-Q-0080
SOL #: SP3300-26-Q-0080Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA DISTRIBUTION
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5008, United States
Place of Performance
Norfolk, VA
NAICS
Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)
PSC
Gases: Compressed And Liquefied (6830)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 1, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 8, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 8, 2026, 9:30 PM
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) Distribution is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for Liquid CO2 at DLA Distribution Norfolk, VA (DDNV). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The purpose is to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of liquid CO2, primarily for dry ice production. Quotes are due by April 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide and deliver food or medical grade liquid CO2 to DDNV. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering liquid CO2 to a Chart Perma-Max 2200 tank with a corrected capacity of 279 gallons (approximately 2,283 pounds).
- Remotely monitoring the tank level and maintaining it at or above 30%.
- Responding and delivering within 24 hours if the tank falls below the critical level.
- Ensuring the liquid line supply pressure to the ice-making machine is between 16-22 BAR (232-319 PSI).
- Acquiring and maintaining base access at DDNV and providing a gateway/transmitter for the government's telemetry-ready tank.
- Submitting required forms for DBIDS cards for gas technicians. The requirement is structured with a Base Year and four Option Years. Pricing is based on "pounds of liquid CO2" and "delivery charge per fill."
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Size Standard: 1,200 employees).
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 6830 (Gases: Compressed And Liquefied).
- Period of Performance: Base Year (April 20, 2026 - April 19, 2027) and four Option Years (through April 19, 2031).
- Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA 23511.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 8, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT.
- Quote Submission: Electronically via email to michael.s.french@dla.mil. Facsimile and hard copy submissions are not accepted.
- Quote Acceptance: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the total lowest price, compliant with all terms and conditions. Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM. Invoicing and payment will be via WAWF.
Key Amendments
- Amendment 0001: Clarified that the CO2 must be food or medical grade for dry ice production, identified the tank as a Chart Perma-Max 2200, and specified liquid line supply pressure (16-22 BAR / 232-319 PSI).
- Amendment 0002: Corrected the liquid CO2 storage tank capacity from 2,300 gallons to 279 gallons (approximately 2,283 pounds) and updated CLIN descriptions to reflect "pounds of liquid CO2" instead of "gallons."
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Michael French (michael.s.french@dla.mil).
People
Points of Contact
Michael FrenchPRIMARY