Intent to Sole Source, Cyanogen Chloride W911SR-25-D-A005
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Supply and delivery of Cyanogen Chloride gas (CK) in support of chemical agent testing, up to 1,000 pounds, in multiple shipments over a 60-month ordering period, at approximately 96% purity. Gas must be produced at ~96% purity and validated by GC-MS or GC-TCD analysis of ClCN, HCN, and CO; stabilized to prevent polymerization during transit and at temperatures up to 122°F (50°C); cylinder documentation must include a certificate of purity, full chemical analysis, stabilizer type and quantity, and production/fill dates; interim storage and leak testing prior to shipment; and delivery to specified military facilities in Maryland and Arkansas in compliance with hazardous-material regulations. This is a sole-source action under FAR 6.302-1 to Custom Gas Solutions, LLC, following an RFI that yielded a single responsive source, and there is no competitive bidding component.
No substantive change is noted between the two notices; both identify the same sole-source intent, contract type, quantity, performance requirements, and delivery locations, with the sole difference being Record 1 explicitly states it is not a request for proposals, while Record 2 does not include that sentence. The RFI response confirms Custom Gas Solutions, LLC as uniquely capable of meeting the requirements.
Synopsis: The U.S. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to award a sole-source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, to Custom Gas Solutions, LLC, Durham, NC 27704, for the supply and delivery of Cyanogen Chloride (CK) gas in support of chemical agent testing. This action follows a Request for Information (RFI) issued to assess market capability. Only one response was received, from Custom Gas Solutions, LLC, confirming their unique ability to meet the Government s technical and safety requirements. The requirement includes delivery of up to 1,000 lbs. of CK gas at ?96% purity, in multiple shipments over a 60-month ordering period, with the following performance criteria: Production: CK gas at ?96% purity, verified by GC-MS or GC-TCD Batch-level analysis of ClCN, HCN, and CO? Stabilization: Prevent polymerization during transit and at temperatures up to 122?F (50?C) Cylinder Documentation: Certificate of purity Full chemical analysis Stabilizer type and quantity Production and fill dates Leak Detection & Storage: Interim storage and leak testing prior to shipment Transportation & Delivery: Compliant delivery to military facilities in Maryland and Arkansas under applicable hazardous material regulations This notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.203(a) and is not a request for proposals.
From Special Notice posted on Aug 14, 2025Synopsis: The U.S. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to award a sole-source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, to Custom Gas Solutions, LLC, Durham, NC 27704, for the supply and delivery of Cyanogen Chloride (CK) gas in support of chemical agent testing. This action follows a Request for Information (RFI) issued to assess market capability. Only one response was received, from Custom Gas Solutions, LLC, confirming their unique ability to meet the Government s technical and safety requirements. The requirement includes delivery of up to 1,000 lbs. of CK gas at ?96% purity, in multiple shipments over a 60-month ordering period, with the following performance criteria: Production: CK gas at ?96% purity, verified by GC-MS or GC-TCD Batch-level analysis of ClCN, HCN, and CO? Stabilization: Prevent polymerization during transit and at temperatures up to 122?F (50?C) Cylinder Documentation: Certificate of purity Full chemical analysis Stabilizer type and quantity Production and fill dates Leak Detection & Storage: Interim storage and leak testing prior to shipment Transportation & Delivery: Compliant delivery to military facilities in Maryland and Arkansas under applicable hazardous material regulations This notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.203(a).
From Special Notice posted on Aug 19, 2025Redacted post-award J&A publication.
From Justification posted on Sep 12, 2025Notice history
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Special Notice Posted Aug 14, 2025
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Justification LATEST Posted Sep 12, 2025View changes (5)
- Title: Intent to Sole Source, Cyanogen Chloride → Cyanogen Chloride Gas Sole-Source J&A
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Special Notice → Justification
- Response Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 → Not set
- Set-Aside: No Set aside used → None
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