01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Process Gases, Hill Air Force Base
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Process Gases, Hill Air Force Base
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The requirement generally includes furnishing industrial/specialty process gases (including high-purity/ultra-high-purity), associated cylinders/containers, delivery services, cylinder management, and related support services as further defined in the Statement of Work. The evidence does not indicate that scope/deliverables will be defined later in future orders; it points to definition in the Statement of Work (and Appendix B).
A five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is required for delivery of various process gases to areas on base.
The contractor provides on-call delivery, bulk refill, microbulk tank refills, and exchange of gas cylinders as listed in Appendix B of the Statement of Work.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | This source is for a Small Business Set Aside - Total. | Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | This is a market research Sources Sought and requests information for market research purposes. An attachment is referenced: a Statement of Work and a list of gases. However, no specific submission instructions, evaluation factors, scoring, or award procedure details are included in the supplied evidence. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | Labor/material/transportation responsibilities are mentioned at a high level (all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and transportation), but no specific staffing plan, labor categories, or security/clearance requirements are stated in the supplied evidence. | Partially Confirmed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
Seeking information from interested Contractors for market research purposes regarding the availability and capability of Contractors to provide various compressed gases, cryogenic fluids, and related services for the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), Utah. The OO-ALC requires a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the delivery of various process gases to various areas on base. These gases and cryogenic fluids are critical for supporting calibrations, equipment testing, various industrial workload processes, and laboratory testing for all weapon systems maintained or repaired at Hill AFB. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and transportation to perform on-call delivery, bulk refill, microbulk tank refills, and exchange of gas cylinders as listed in Appendix B of the Statement of Work. In general, the requirement encompasses the furnishing of various industrial and specialty process gases (to include, but not limited to, high-purity and ultra-high-purity gases commonly used in industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing processes), associated cylinders or containers, delivery services, cylinder management, and related support services as further defined in the Statement of Work. Please review the sources sought document attached and provide the information requested therein in your response. See the attached Statement of Work and list of gases to understand the requirement.
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $36.58M across 2 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $23.31M | 11 | 3 |
| FY 2025 | $13.26M | 21 | 3 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 15 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA822425F0085 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $328.6K | 1 |
| FA822425F0071 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | Jul 14, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $8.17M | 1 |
| FA822425F0037 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | Apr 17, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.50M | 1 |
| FA822424F0043 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | Feb 25, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $13.52M | 2 |
| FA822425F0031 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | Jan 30, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $192.5K | 1 |
| FA822424F0070 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | Aug 14, 2024 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $845.0K | 1 |
| FA822424F0047 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | May 7, 2024 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $684.3K | 1 |
| FA822424F0045 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | May 7, 2024 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $125.8K | 1 |
| FA822424F0044 | AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC | May 7, 2024 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 325510 / 8010 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $78.1K | 1 |
| FA822425F0008 | SIERTEK, LTD. | Oct 23, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 541611 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.91M | 5 |
| FA822425F0086 | SIERTEK, LTD. | Sep 22, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 541611 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.46M | 1 |
| FA822425F0020 | SIERTEK, LTD. | Sep 11, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 541611 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.81M | 6 |
| FA822425F0007 | SIERTEK, LTD. | Aug 21, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 541611 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.53M | 6 |
| FA822425F0017 | R2C LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | May 1, 2025 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 541611 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $3.83M | 3 |
| FA822425F0013 | R2C LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Oct 29, 2024 | FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM | 541611 / R699 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $610.5K | 1 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC UEI DVR1L6N2QDE5 · CAGE 1FVZ3 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 9 | 10 | $25.44M | Sep 16, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| SIERTEK, LTD. UEI JCTAHNC3FQ86 · CAGE 52TK6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 4 | 18 | $6.70M | Oct 23, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| R2C LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UEI MDP1MBLJN237 · CAGE 6JPU5 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 2 | 4 | $4.44M | May 1, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not competed | C | 10 | $25.44M | 69.5% |
| Full and open after exclusion of sources | D | 22 | $11.14M | 30.5% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAN-FY27-PROCESS-GASES Current Brief record Process Gases, Hill Air Force Base | Sources Sought | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 1:00 PM GMT-0700 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
15 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Process Gases, Hill Air Force Base.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: This source is for a Small Business Set Aside - Total.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: A five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is required for delivery of various process gases to areas on base.
- You can show credible past performance for FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with FA8224 AFSC OL H PZIM.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: This source is for a Small Business Set Aside - Total.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- Required solicitation attachments remain unavailable or materially change the understood scope, staffing, evaluation, or submission requirements.