SOURCES SOUGHT Air Cylinder Blanket Purchase Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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, specifically F.E. Warren AFB, WY, is conducting a Sources Sought for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the leasing of 146 air cylinders. This market research aims to identify potential sources with the expertise to provide these cylinders for 15 Missile Alert Facilities (MAFs) and the Missile Facility Maintenance (Sites Zone) Shop. Responses are due August 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the leasing of specific air cylinders and valves, renewable in one-year increments for up to five years. The contractor will be responsible for providing:
- 144 units of AI-BR-K 250CF (Breathing Air) cylinders with CGA 346 valves.
- 1 unit of NI-Q cylinders with CGA 580 valves.
- 1 unit of OX-S cylinders with CGA 540 valves.
Delivery of cylinders, including associated costs, is required to Building 323 on F.E. Warren AFB. Cylinder repair and refill purchases will be handled separately from this BPA. Contractors must comply with OSHA and AFOSH standards, as well as all applicable environmental regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation for award).
- NAICS: 332420 - Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (for market research only).
- Duration: Anticipated lease period of one base year plus up to four option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research is being conducted to determine potential small business categories.
- Response Due: August 8, 2026, 5:00 PM MT.
- Published: August 1, 2025.
Evaluation
Responses will be used solely for market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential small business set-asides for a future acquisition. This is not a request for quotation, proposal, or invitation for bid.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit a capability statement detailing how their company can satisfy the requirement. Submissions must include company name, CAGE Code, mailing address, point of contact (phone/email), website (if applicable), business size/socio-economic status (e.g., small, 8(a), VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB), and SAM registration status. A draft Statement of Work (Attachment 1) and a sample price list (Attachment 2) are provided for reference.