Hydrogen Gas Supply, Delivery, and Cylinder Rental WFO Little Rock, AR

SOL #: 1305M326Q0157Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

SEATTLE, WA, 98115, United States

Place of Performance

Little Rock, AR

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

Gases: Compressed And Liquefied (6830)

Set Aside

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/749346e781644b2abbb88f1d7c67d028/view

Timeline

Posted

May 18, 2026

Last Updated

May 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Weather Service (NWS), is soliciting proposals for Hydrogen Gas Supply, Delivery, and Cylinder Rental for the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Little Rock, AR. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract to ensure the continuous supply of hydrogen for weather balloon launches. This opportunity is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside. Quotes are due June 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for supplying hydrogen gas in individual 200 CF cylinders to the NWS office at 8400 Remount Rd, North Little Rock, AR. This includes:

Delivering a maximum of 300 full 200 CF hydrogen cylinders over a 12-month period.
Regular deliveries (9 cylinders every two weeks) on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, with 48-hour advance coordination for additional needs.
Picking up empty cylinders during the same delivery trip.
Ensuring cylinders are securely strapped, placed neatly, and have caps loose with nozzles facing out.
Adhering to all applicable safety and OSHA regulations.
Providing Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: An anticipated base period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods, potentially extending through June 30, 2031.
Place of Performance: NWS Upper Air Inflation Building, 8400 Remount Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns. The applicable NAICS Code is 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: May 26, 2026, by 2:00 PM PDT.
Quotes Due: June 2, 2026, by 2:00 PM PDT.
Submission Method: All submissions must be made via the provided Quote Submission Form.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quotes will be evaluated on Technical Capability (Pass/Fail) and Price. Technical capability requires demonstrating the ability to perform the requirement, including evidence of well-established distribution networks and hydrogen supply reliability.