Helium
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Ultra-High Purity (UHP) Helium in T-size tanks, along with associated equipment, for delivery to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu, CA. This is a Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Proposals are due April 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 48 tanks of UHP Helium. Key deliverables include:
- 48 Steel Tanks: Preferred T-size (291 cubic feet) with CG 580 valves. Cylinders can be refurbished, but valves must be brand new.
- UN1046 Ultra High Purity (UHP) Helium.
- 3 Galvanized Steel Pallets.
- Delivery: 16 filled tanks per rack at delivery.
- Warranty: 5-year warranty on all cylinders, racks, and valves.
- Contractor Liability: Responsible for rectifying any issues at the delivery site at no additional cost.
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 Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a 1200-employee size standard.
- Offer Due Date: April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be based on Price, Delivery, and proof of supply line as new items (specifically new valves). The agency intends to award without discussions. Offerors must provide a separate quote for items/services. Invoicing and payment will utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), which is not compatible with Apple products.
Important Notes & Clarifications
- Early delivery is accepted at no additional cost.
- Any additional costs or parts not listed require Contracting Officer approval and a modification.
- Vendors must coordinate access to the base prior to arrival.
- All responsible sources must be registered in SAM.gov, and contractors must be certified through DLIS to access Controlled Unclassified Information.
- Recent SAM.gov updates require a notarized letter for entity administrators; proactive maintenance of SAM registration is recommended.
- Primary contact for questions is Yvonne Stockwell at yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil.