This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W91ZLK-14-T-0008, and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 32519. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for small business, and only qualified offers' may submit bids. The solicitation will start on October 21, 2013 and will end on October 28, 2013 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time, or as otherwise posted at https://www.fbo.gov/. This requirement is for various gases/cylinders to be delivered to APG, Maryland. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Specifications are listed within the CLINS (see below). CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/28/2013 - 10-27/2014 Hydrogen size - 200cf (Qty., 45) P5 size - 200cf (Qty., 4) Nitrogen size - 200cf (Qty., 20) Nitrogen size - 20cf (Qty., 6) Nitrogen Refill size - 20cf (Qty., 6) Helium size - 200 cf (Qty., 15) Co2 Dip Tube size - 50 lbs. (Qty., 5) Liquid N 160L 22 psi gas - size 160 liter (Qty., 5) Liquid N 240L 50-60- PSI Liquid size - 240 liter (Qty., 10) Liquid N2 Rental (Qty., 150) Rental (Qty., 17000) Delivery Charge (Qty., 15) Haz Mat Charge (Qty., 15) Fuel surcharge (Qty., 15) CLIN 0002 ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES - BASE YEAR Qty. 1 ea. CLIN 0003 OPTION YEAR ONE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/28/2014 - 10-27/2015 Hydrogen size - 200cf (Qty., 45) P5 size - 200cf (Qty., 4) Nitrogen size - 200cf (Qty., 20) Nitrogen size - 20cf (Qty., 6) Nitrogen Refill size - 20cf (Qty., 6) Helium size - 200 cf (Qty., 15) Co2 Dip Tube size - 50 lbs. (Qty., 5) Liquid N 160L 22 psi gas - size 160 liter (Qty., 5) Liquid N 240L 50-60- PSI Liquid size - 240 liter (Qty., 10) Liquid N2 Rental (Qty., 150) Rental (Qty., 17000) Delivery Charge (Qty., 15) Haz Mat Charge (Qty., 15) Fuel surcharge (Qty., 15) CLIN 0004 ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES - OPTION YEAR ONE Qty. 1 ea. CLIN 0005 OPTION YEAR TWO PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/28/2015 - 10-27/2016 Hydrogen size - 200cf (Qty., 45) P5 size - 200cf (Qty., 4) Nitrogen size - 200cf (Qty., 20) Nitrogen size - 20cf (Qty., 6) Nitrogen Refill size - 20cf (Qty., 6) Helium size - 200 cf (Qty., 15) Co2 Dip Tube size - 50 lbs. (Qty., 5) Liquid N 160L 22 psi gas - size 160 liter (Qty., 5) Liquid N 240L 50-60- PSI Liquid size - 240 liter (Qty., 10) Liquid N2 Rental (Qty., 150) Rental (Qty., 17000) Delivery Charge (Qty., 15) Haz Mat Charge (Qty., 15) Fuel surcharge (Qty., 15) Required grades of gas are as follows: Air Zero Hydrogen 99.995 Grade 4.5 P-5 99.999 Grade 5.0 Nitrogen 99.999 UHP Grade 5.0 Helium 99.999 UHP Grade 5.0 All interested vendors must respond by October 28, 2013, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected]. The e-mail subject line shall state: W91ZLK-14-T-0008. Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process will be followed. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED