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How to bid on Bottled Compressed Gas Supplies Services for the U.S. Coast Guard
What the Coast Guard is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center, needs a contractor to provide bottled compressed gases. This will be a requirements contract, meaning the Coast Guard will order gases as needed over the contract period. The work is scheduled to run from September 26, 2026, through September 25, 2027.
The supplies will be delivered to the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a firm fixed price purchase order, and payment will be made by Government Purchase Order (Net 30) after delivery and acceptance. Vendors should be prepared to fund the order until it is delivered and received by the Coast Guard.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by email no later than August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Quotes received after this deadline will not be considered.
The anticipated performance period for this contract is September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2027. All services are required to be completed by September 25, 2027.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can supply bottled compressed gases. The Coast Guard is looking for a contractor to fulfill a requirements contract, indicating a need for reliable and consistent supply over a year-long period. Firms with experience in commercial supplies, particularly industrial gases, would be well-suited.
The solicitation is open to all responsible sources. The award will be a competitive price purchase order, based on a best value determination, considering technical requirements, deadlines, and price.
How to respond to this solicitation
To respond, you must email your quote to Erica Gibbs at [email protected]. It is critical that the solicitation number, 2126406Y6164A81009, is included in the subject line of your email.
Your quote should include your entity name, Unique Entity ID, address, point of contact, phone number, and POC email address. You must also provide a line item for "Bottled Compressed Gas Supplies Contractor Services" with a unit of issue of 1 JB and a line total. Ensure your quote addresses the requirements of the Product Specification Sheet (PSS) which is part of the solicitation.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the Product Specification Sheet (PSS) to ensure your quote fully meets all technical requirements. The Coast Guard will evaluate quotes based on meeting technical requirements, deadlines, and price, under a best value basis.
Ensure your pricing is competitive and clearly presented. Since past performance will be reviewed for "responsibility" per FAR 9.1, focus on demonstrating your capability to meet the contract terms. Also, be aware that invoicing will be done through IPP.gov, and you will need an account there.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center; the original posting controls.