SOLE SOURCE: AirGas Enclosures with Required Components
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division – Kansas City office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to AirGas USA LLC for AirGas Stainless Steel Enclosures with required custom components. These enclosures are for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO, supporting the Upper Air Program. This presolicitation notice indicates the government's intent to proceed without full competition. Responses regarding this sole source determination are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for custom-configured gas regulator boxes with specific add-ins for the Upper Air Program. The goal is to maintain a supply of fully assembled regulator box enclosures ready for immediate deployment to the field. This approach aims to minimize downtime at field sites by allowing them to requisition a fully operational replacement box from the National Logistics Support Center (NLSC) when components fail, rather than site personnel attempting repairs or sourcing parts. Defective boxes will be shipped to NRC for repair.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: June 05, 2026
Justification
The sole source determination is made under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The government states that AirGas USA LLC is the only entity capable of providing these specific AirGas enclosures with the required custom components, and there are no other authorized partners or resellers. This method is deemed more efficient for addressing component failures and ensuring continuous operation of the Upper Air Program.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this presolicitation, contact NIKKI SMITH at nikki.smith@noaa.gov or 757-605-1267.