Specialty Gases
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the purchase of Specialty Gases and Tank Rentals for its operations located in Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal. This is a presolicitation notice, with the RFQ anticipated to be issued on or around March 4, 2026. The opportunity is open to both Small and Large Businesses.
Purpose
The FBI requires various specialty gases and associated tank rentals to support its operations in Huntsville, AL. This notice serves to identify interested vendors for the upcoming RFQ.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the purchase of specific specialty gases and tank rentals. Key items include:
- Argon (UHP Grade) – 1500L micro-bulk Perma-Cyl tank
- Nitrogen (UHP Grade) – 300 cu ft cylinder
- Methane (UHP Grade) – 300 cu ft cylinder
- Helium (UHP Grade) – 300 cu ft cylinder
- Carbon Dioxide (Coleman Grade) – 50 lb cylinder
- Carbon Monoxide (UHP Grade) – 150 cu ft cylinder
- Hydrogen (UHP Grade) – 300 cu ft cylinder
- Oxygen (UHP Grade) – 300 cu ft cylinder
- Compressed Air (Zero Grade) – 300 cu ft cylinder
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) - Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Open to both Small and Large Businesses
- NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1200 employees)
- RFQ Issuance: On or around March 4, 2026
- Interest Response Due: March 13, 2026
- Published: March 3, 2026
Action Items
Interested vendors are strongly encouraged to email the Contracting Officer, Adelle Bolton (albolton@fbi.gov), to express their interest in this requirement. The subject line of the email must include: “Specialty Gases-RFQ-PR-26-000371”. Vendors who respond to this notice and provide a valid point of contact MAY BE issued the solicitation directly via email.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for quotations. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. If adequate competition is not received through direct solicitation, the RFQ will be posted to SAM.gov.