Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Air Gas, LLC
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 Department of the Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Air Gas, LLC for the supply of compressed gas for Aircraft Maintenance at Enid, OK. This requirement is for mission-critical gases, and the government has determined Air Gas, LLC is the only source capable of satisfying the need. Responses from interested parties identifying their capabilities are due March 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of mission-critical gases, specifically Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, and Liquid Nitrogen, essential for aircraft maintenance. This includes biweekly deliveries and container swaps to ensure continuous support for operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Recipient: Air Gas, LLC
- Estimated Contract Cost: $70,000
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 22, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Enid, OK 73705, United States
Justification for Sole Source
The government has determined that Air Gas, LLC is the only company in the Enid, OK area capable of providing the required mission-critical gases. Efforts to obtain competition revealed that the only other local supplier, Lampton Welding, provides only welding gases, which do not meet the specific needs of the aircraft maintenance mission. The Contracting Officer's determination is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), concluding that only a single source is reasonably available.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no bids will be considered or accepted. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement in the future. Responses must be in writing and sent via email to betty.kliewer.ctr@us.af.mil by the specified due date. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this intent.