Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon Service PLOMA
SOL #: N3904026Q5446Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF
PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, United States
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA
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
Mar 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 2, 2026, 2:00 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 Department of the Navy / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting proposals for Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon Service at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products/services. Proposals are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of various types and quantities of compressed gases, including:
- Nitrogen: Bottles (5 x 45 CF, 1 x 250 CF) - Type 1, Grade A, Oil Free (A-A-59155), 99.5% min purity.
- Oxygen: Bottles (10 x 80 CF) - Type 1, Grade F (CGA G-4.3), 99.99% min purity.
- Argon: Dewars (12 x 4500 CF) and Bottles (8 x 250 CF) - Type II/Type 1, Oil Free (MIL-A-18455(A/R)). Contractors will be contacted in advance to schedule service/fill, with listed quantities being maximums per service call. Required documentation includes Certificates of Compliance and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each delivery, as detailed in Exhibit A (CDRL DD-1423) and Attachment 1.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products/services.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a 1200-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 17, 2026, to April 16, 2027, with four one-year option periods, extending through April 16, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA 92106.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Dayna O’Brien at dayna.k.obrien.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Factors include Technical Acceptability, Adherence to Schedule, and Price. Award may prioritize adherence to schedule or soonest mobilization.
- Past Performance: PPIRS/CPARS information will be utilized.
- Responsibility: Vendor responsibility will be evaluated per FAR Subpart 9.1.
- Technical Submission: Must demonstrate compliance with specifications, including brochures and technical data. Failure to provide applicable procedures and technical information may result in an unresponsive quotation.
- Pricing: Provide a breakdown of total prices for Price Justification purposes. Failure to include pricing for all line items may result in rejection.
Important Notes
Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and familiar with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses. Objections to terms and conditions will render an offer unacceptable.
People
Points of Contact
Dayna O'BrienPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 30, 2026