Sources Sought for Annual rental and fills of Hydrogen and Nitrogen 12 packs at Corpus Christi Army Depot
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 Army is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential vendors for the annual rental and fills of Hydrogen and Nitrogen 12-packs at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Corpus Christi, TX. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement supports the Metal Spray Shop (J3P64B3) at CCAD, providing gases essential for the metal spray process on T700, 715-55, UH60, and AH64 aircraft parts. Key requirements include:
- Annual rental and fills of 25 Hydrogen 12-pack carts.
- Annual rental and fills of 45 Nitrogen 12-pack carts.
- Monthly pack/cart rental for a 12-month period.
- Replacement of empty carts with filled carts on an as-needed basis.
- Contractor must provide a delivery ticket with quantity delivered at the end of each delivery day.
- Vendors must adhere to all security requirements for contracts performed at Corpus Christi Army Depot.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: A base year plus four (4) option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- First Delivery: Required within two (2) weeks of contract award.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes. Specific submission and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided document summary, as its primary purpose is to outline technical specifications. The agency will use responses to determine potential small business participation and overall industry capability.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
- Primary: Harold "Jay" Russell Jr. at harold.w.russell.civ@army.mil or 361-961-7831.
- Secondary: Jennifer Salyers at jennifer.l.salyers2.civ@army.mil.