Full breakdown of DLA SPMYM326Q4033, liquid argon IDIQ for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. 100% small business set-aside, LPTA award, quotes due July 13, 2026. DLA Maritime, Portsmouth is seeking a single small business to supply liquid argon in dewars to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under a five-year IDIQ. Here's what bidders need to know. Overview DLA Maritime, Portsmouth (DLA-KME), the contracting division serving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, has issued solicitation SPMYM326Q4033 for a single-award IDIQ contract covering consumable liquid argon delivered in dewars. The requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,200 employees. This is a commercial-item acquisition structured under FAR Part 12. The base period of performance runs from 29 September 2026 through 28 September 2031, encompassing a base year plus four option years, a five-year window that makes firm pricing strategy critical from day one. --- Background and Scope Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery, ME) is a NAVSEA Controlled Industrial Area requiring a reliable, continuous supply of high-purity liquid argon in pressure dewars. The contractor will deliver dewars to the shipyard, leave them in place for operational use, and manage ongoing dewar exchange, maintenance, and compliance throughout the ordering periods. This is a commodity-driven acquisition. There are no key personnel requirements, no skills matrix, and no written technical or past-performance narrative volumes. The entire evaluation hinges on price, administrative completeness, and technical compliance with the stated specifications. --- Key Technical Requirements From the Statement of Work (Attachment 2), the technical bar is specific and non-negotiable: - Dewar performance: Each dewar must supply gaseous argon at a minimum of 30 scfm at 58 to 100 psig, with a liquid volume between 230 and 300 liters. - Mobility: Dewars must be mounted on caster platforms and fitted with CGA 580 connections. - Replacement cadence: Standard replacement within 24 to 48 hours of notification; expedited replacement not to exceed 24 hours. - Purity standard: Argon must meet or exceed CGA G-11.1-2023 Quality Verification Level C, filtered to 10 micrometers or finer. - Cleanliness: Level II cleanliness per UIPI 0505-908. - Safety compliance: Full OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA compliance; no prohibited hazardous materials. - Pressure vessel certifications: Current test certifications required for all delivered equipment. - Service-level agreement: Technician onsite within 24 hours of a service call, repair completed within 48 hours, and dewar replacement within 72 hours if repair is not possible. - Startup training: The contractor must provide initial startup training to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard personnel. - Documentat
DLA Maritime, Portsmouth is seeking a single small business to supply liquid argon in dewars to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under a five-year IDIQ. Here's what bidders need to know.
Overview DLA Maritime, Portsmouth (DLA-KME), the contracting division serving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, has issued solicitation SPMYM326Q4033 for a single-award IDIQ contract covering consumable liquid argon delivered in dewars. The requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,200 employees. This is a commercial-item acquisition structured under FAR Part 12. The base period of performance runs from 29 September 2026 through 28 September 2031, encompassing a base year plus four option years, a five-year window that makes firm pricing strategy critical from day one. --- Background and Scope Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery, ME) is a NAVSEA Controlled Industrial Area requiring a reliable, continuous supply of high-purity liquid argon in pressure dewars. The contractor will deliver dewars to the shipyard, leave them in place for operational use, and manage ongoing dewar exchange, maintenance, and compliance throughout the ordering periods. This is a commodity-driven acquisition. There are no key personnel requirements, no skills matrix, and no written technical or past-performance narrative volumes. The entire evaluation hinges on price, administrative completeness, and technical compliance with the stated specifications. --- Key Technical Requirements From the Statement of Work (Attachment 2), the technical bar is specific and non-negotiable: - Dewar performance: Each dewar must supply gaseous argon at a minimum of 30 scfm at 58 to 100 psig, with a liquid volume between 230 and 300 liters. - Mobility: Dewars must be mounted on caster platforms and fitted with CGA 580 connections. - Replacement cadence: Standard replacement within 24 to 48 hours of notification; expedited replacement not to exceed 24 hours. - Purity standard: Argon must meet or exceed CGA G-11.1-2023 Quality Verification Level C, filtered to 10 micrometers or finer. - Cleanliness: Level II cleanliness per UIPI 0505-908. - Safety compliance: Full OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA compliance; no prohibited hazardous materials. - Pressure vessel certifications: Current test certifications required for all delivered equipment. - Service-level agreement: Technician onsite within 24 hours of a service call, repair completed within 48 hours, and dewar replacement within 72 hours if repair is not possible. - Startup training: The contractor must provide initial startup training to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard personnel. - Documentat