What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking sources for the potential procurement of gaseous helium (Grade A, 99.995%) for delivery to Lajas, Puerto Rico. This opportunity is open to all businesses as there is no set-aside for small businesses. The notice is a Sources Sought, meaning it is intended to gather information rather than solicit bids; interested vendors should track this opportunity for future solicitation announcements. Delivery requirements include specific security protocols for personnel and vehicles due to the military installation's regulations.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FEM - San Antonio, Texas. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals. No awards will be made from the responses to this announcement. However, responses may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future procurement. This notice issued by DLA Energy requires delivery of F.O.B Destination The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, product, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to deliver product F.O.B Destination into Contractor - owned tank at Lajas, Puerto Rico. The Government may contract for all, some, or none of the below, however it still is requesting sources for a potential requirement.
PRODUCT :
9135-016442502 HELIUM, GAS, GRADE A, 99.995%, BULK MC shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-27407E or most current version.
One copy of a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each sample required by the specification shall be attached to the container inside the rear cabinet and shall also be submitted as an attachment to the applicable Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) document (Wide Area Workflow-WAWF).
HELIUM CONTAINERS:
The Contractor shall provide a minimum 90 MC capacity Helium trailer.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Delivery personnel shall be U.S. citizens. In addition, delivery personnel must possess a state or federal issued photo ID that displays the driver’s full name and date of birth. Deliveries to military installations will require delivery personnel to provide social security numbers and be subjected to background checks. A driver may also be required to provide proof of insurance and vehicle registration. Some locations will require delivery personnel to be escorted while making deliveries. All delivery vehicles are subject to search by security personnel prior to accessing delivery location and while on each facility. In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, starting May 7, 2025, access to federal facilities requires a “REAL ID". If Driver’s license is not “Real ID” Act compliant, contractor must present an acceptable second form of identification (i.e. U.S. passport, passport card, military ID, etc.).
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.