What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is procuring three National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) for static storage at DLA Richmond, VA, under a total small business set-aside. The solicitation allows vendors to submit offers for individual NSNs or any combination thereof, with a delivery requirement of 101 days. Notably, contractors must provide specific cylinder valves, and reclaimed gas is acceptable if it meets specified purity standards without additional documentation. This combined synopsis/solicitation format indicates that interested vendors should track the opportunity closely for updates rather than submit formal bids immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
An additional document has been added to this listing to include questions/answers in response to the solicitaiton.
The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) targets several Hydrofluorocarbon gasses for phase down of production as previously occurred with Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). As many weapon platforms within the Department of Defense moved from ODS to HFCs, the need has arisen to ensure a sustainable supply of these Mission Critical compressed gases is available. Projected need extends beyond the year 2060. To that end, The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will initiate a large acquisition of two (2) mission critical virgin HFC compressed gases, determined by the Services to be the most critical at this time; Heptafluropropane (HFC-227ea) and Hexafluoropropane (HFC-R236fa). These items will be placed in static storage at DLA, Richmond, Virginia until such time as they are needed.
DLA intends to award a firm fixed price contract supporting the HFC gases listed below.
PR 7016264923, Qty Requested 6,467 CY, 6830-017321424, PN: R227EA, Chem Name: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropmpane (CF3CHFCF3), 150 lb cyl.
PR 7016264925, Qty Requested 1,122 CY, 6830-017321429, PN: R227EA, Chem Name: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (CF3CHFCF3), 1200 lb cyl.
PR 7016264929, Qty Requested 1,372 CY, 6830-017320537, PN: R236FA, Chem Name: 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (CF3CH2CF3), 150 lb Cyl.
FOB Destination, I/A Origin. Solicitation is being solicited as a total small business set aside. The requested delivery timeframe is 101 days for all items. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and technical evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is estimated on or around 7/7/2026.
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select “Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations.” Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.