Helium
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure Helium on a Firm Fixed-Price basis for delivery to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu, CA. This is a Small Business Set-Aside for the supply of helium, tanks, and racks. Offers are due April 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of 48 tanks filled with balloon grade or purer helium. Key requirements include:
- 48 Steel Tanks (242 Cubic Feet, 1500 PSI) with CG 580 valves.
- UN1046 Ultra High Purity (UHP) Helium.
- 3 Galvanized Steel Pallets, with 16 filled tanks per rack at delivery.
- A 5-year warranty on all cylinders, racks, and valves. The contractor will be liable for rectifying any issues at the site of delivery at no additional cost. The government will procure new helium, tanks, and racks; no exchange of existing items is involved.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 7 business days after award.
- Place of Performance: NBVC, 575 Avenue I, Building PM 532, POINT MUGU, CA 93042.
- Set-Aside: Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1200 employees.
- Offer Due Date: April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on evaluation factors including Price, Delivery, and proof of supply line as new items. Award will be made without discussions. Offerors must provide a separate quote for items/services.
Additional Notes
An amendment has been issued to add Questions and Answers to the solicitation. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, and contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information. Invoicing and payment will utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), which is not compatible with Apple products. Vendors must coordinate base access prior to arrival. Early delivery is accepted at no additional cost.