Propylene Glycol for NWS ASOS/COOP 1305M225R0045
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Propylene Glycol is being procured for the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) winter-season maintenance under a single-award firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a multi-year ordering period. The government estimates supporting ASOS with about 334 gauges and COOP with about 1,800 gauges, with orders issued as needed (roughly 1–2 times per ordering period). Specifications are defined in Attachment A (Specification Sheet) and the price schedule is in the attachments; questions must be submitted by mid-July and quotes by late July, with responses to questions posted on SAM.gov.
There are multiple postings of the RFQ with similar content and slightly different due dates, so bidders should use the latest posting for deadlines and attachments. An award notice has been issued awarding the Propylene Glycol requirement to CHEMBLE SOLUTIONS, LLC for $198,597.50; the award was issued in late August. Note that the award notice title appears inconsistent with Propylene Glycol (referring to incandescent obstruction lightbulbs), which may require clarification.
***PLEASE SEE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND PRICE SCHEDULE*** GENERAL INFORMATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number for this acquisition is 1305M225R0045 and shall be used to reference any quote provided under this RFQ. The Government intends to issue a single-award firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The IDIQ lifecycle shall consist of a five-year ordering period. The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, with a size standard of 650 employees. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT This requirement is for the purchase of Propylene Glycol as specified in this RFQ via Attachment A, Specification Sheet. The required Propylene Glycol is for the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) program and the Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) for the winter season s maintenance needs. The National Weather Service (NWS) ASOS Program maintains approximately 334 All Weather Precipitation Accumulation Gauge (AWPAG) recording gauges; and the COOP Program maintains approximately 1,800 Fischer- Porter Recording (FPR) gauges. The ordering frequency is estimated at one to two times an ordering period, as a need is established and funding becomes available. Furthermore, for RFQ purposes only, the Government projects the following estimated ordering quantity per ordering periods. This estimate is not an obligation and can be less, more, or none than the amount indicated. RFQ QUESTIONS All questions related to this solicitation are due no later than 1500 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 7/11/2025 Contractors shall email Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov and Jennifer Roesner at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov with all questions related to this RFQ. Responses to the any questions will be answered and published to SAM.gov. RFQ DUE DATE Quotes shall be emailed to Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov and Jennifer Roesner at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov and be received no later than the quote closing date of 1500 hours EST on 7/18/2025. It is highly recommended that the contractor confirms that their quote and associated attachments has been received by the Government. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. ATTACHMENTS i. 1. Combined Synopsis/Soliciation ii. Attachment A Specification Document iii.Attachment B Provisions and Clauses ***PLEASE SEE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION & ATTACHMENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND PRICE SCHEDULE***
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jul 03, 2025***PLEASE SEE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND PRICE SCHEDULE*** GENERAL INFORMATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number for this acquisition is 1305M225R0045 and shall be used to reference any quote provided under this RFQ. The Government intends to issue a single-award firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The IDIQ lifecycle shall consist of a five-year ordering period. The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, with a size standard of 650 employees. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT This requirement is for the purchase of Propylene Glycol as specified in this RFQ via Attachment A, Specification Sheet. The required Propylene Glycol is for the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) program and the Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) for the winter season s maintenance needs. The National Weather Service (NWS) ASOS Program maintains approximately 334 All Weather Precipitation Accumulation Gauge (AWPAG) recording gauges; and the COOP Program maintains approximately 1,800 Fischer- Porter Recording (FPR) gauges. The ordering frequency is estimated at one to two times an ordering period, as a need is established and funding becomes available. Furthermore, for RFQ purposes only, the Government projects the following estimated ordering quantity per ordering periods. This estimate is not an obligation and can be less, more, or none than the amount indicated. RFQ QUESTIONS All questions related to this solicitation are due no later than 1500 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 7/11/2025 Contractors shall email Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov and Jennifer Roesner at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov with all questions related to this RFQ. Responses to the any questions will be answered and published to SAM.gov. RFQ DUE DATE Quotes shall be emailed to Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov and Jennifer Roesner at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov and be received no later than the quote closing date of 1500 hours EST on 7/18/2025. It is highly recommended that the contractor confirms that their quote and associated attachments has been received by the Government. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. ATTACHMENTS i. 1. Combined Synopsis/Soliciation ii. Attachment A Specification Document iii.Attachment B Provisions and Clauses ***PLEASE SEE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION & ATTACHMENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND PRICE SCHEDULE***
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jul 17, 2025***PLEASE SEE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND PRICE SCHEDULE*** GENERAL INFORMATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number for this acquisition is 1305M225R0045 and shall be used to reference any quote provided under this RFQ. The Government intends to issue a single-award firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The IDIQ lifecycle shall consist of a five-year ordering period. The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, with a size standard of 650 employees. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT This requirement is for the purchase of Propylene Glycol as specified in this RFQ via Attachment A, Specification Sheet. The required Propylene Glycol is for the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) program and the Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) for the winter season s maintenance needs. The National Weather Service (NWS) ASOS Program maintains approximately 334 All Weather Precipitation Accumulation Gauge (AWPAG) recording gauges; and the COOP Program maintains approximately 1,800 Fischer- Porter Recording (FPR) gauges. The ordering frequency is estimated at one to two times an ordering period, as a need is established and funding becomes available. Furthermore, for RFQ purposes only, the Government projects the following estimated ordering quantity per ordering periods. This estimate is not an obligation and can be less, more, or none than the amount indicated. RFQ QUESTIONS All questions related to this solicitation are due no later than 1500 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 7/11/2025 Contractors shall email Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov and Jennifer Roesner at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov with all questions related to this RFQ. Responses to the any questions will be answered and published to SAM.gov. RFQ DUE DATE Quotes shall be emailed to Chelsea Vera at Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov and Jennifer Roesner at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov and be received no later than the quote closing date of 1100 hours EST on 7/25/2025. It is highly recommended that the contractor confirms that their quote and associated attachments has been received by the Government. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. ATTACHMENTS i. 1. Combined Synopsis/Soliciation ii. Attachment A Specification Document iii.Attachment B Provisions and Clauses ***PLEASE SEE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION & ATTACHMENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND PRICE SCHEDULE***
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jul 21, 2025IDIQ contract for the purchase of Propylene Glycol
From Award Notice posted on Aug 22, 2025Notice history
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Jul 03, 2025
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Jul 17, 2025View changes (1)
- Response Deadline: Jul 18, 2025 → Jul 21, 2025
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Jul 21, 2025View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Jul 21, 2025 → Jul 25, 2025
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Aug 22, 2025
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Posted: Aug 22, 2025
IDIQ contract for the purchase of Propylene Glycol
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMBLE SOLUTIONS, LLC | PVDTWEFFAAN3 | 9SHN1 | Springfield, MO |
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