Sources Sought Notice - N2 Tank Servicing

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Nitrogen Cylinder and Gas Supply Services

1.0 DISCLAIMER

This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the submission of the information being requested.

2.0 BACKGROUND & SCOPE

The United States Army Flight Training Detachment (USAFTD) Peace Vanguard in Marana, AZ, has a requirement for the recurring supply and delivery of compressed nitrogen gas.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, equipment, and materials necessary to provide and deliver:

• Two (2) full Standard Industrial Grade Nitrogen cylinders (Size 3K / 3,000 PSI capacity, approx. 670 FT3)

• One (1) full Ultra-High Purity Nitrogen cylinder (Size 3K / 3,000 PSI capacity, approx. 670 FT3)

The anticipated Period of Performance is anticipated start date: 31 October 2026 through 31 December 2028.

3.0 KEY LOGISTICAL & PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Interested vendors must be able to meet the following critical requirements:

• Delivery Schedule & Turnaround: The contractor must perform scheduled cylinder exchanges every six (6) months, AND be capable of providing emergency on-call cylinder swap-outs within 48 hours of Government notification.

• Logistics & Equipment: The Government will NOT provide forklifts or lift equipment. The contractor is 100% responsible for bringing their own cylinder dollies, hand trucks, or lift-gates to safely unload and transport the cylinders on site.

• Security Access: Contractor personnel will be escorted by Government personnel 100% of the time while on the installation. Unescorted base passes and associated AT/OPSEC online trainings will not be required. 

4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION (CAPABILITY STATEMENT)

Interested and capable vendors are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (no more than 3 pages) containing the following information:

1. Company Information: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email.

2. Identifiers: CAGE Code and UEI number.

3. Business Size & Socio-Economic Status: Please indicate your business size and any socio-economic designations (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, 8(a)) under NAICS Code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing).

4. Contract Vehicles: Provide your contract number if you hold an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that covers these items. 

5. Technical Capability Confirmation: A brief statement confirming your company's ability to meet the 48-hour emergency swap-out requirement and your ability to deliver and unload the cylinders without Government-furnished lift equipment.

5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit responses via email to MSG Corey Caza, corey.d.caza.mil@army.mil and LTC Beau Armentor, beau.j.armentor.mil@army.mil no later than August 5:00pm Local Time on September 28, 2026.