Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO) and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB) for Various Locations in the U.S West Region (9.1D) - Amendment 0003

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) modifies the solicitation SPE60126R0301 to change the size of contractor-provided tanks for installation at Hill AFB (UT).

Specifically, the following CLINs are affected:

• CLIN 0042 (Aviator's Breathing Oxygen Tank Capacity): Changed from one 3,000-gallon and one 6,000-gallon tank to two 1,500-gallon tanks, all for BLDG 918.

• CLIN 0050 (Liquid Nitrogen Tank Capacity): Changed from one 6,000-gallon tank to one 1,500-gallon tank, both for BLDG 918.

• Solicitation page 26 (CLIN 0042)

• Solicitation page 29 (CLIN 0050)

• An updated Statement of Objectives (SOO) for Hill AFB (UT) dated 12 January 2026 is attached.

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The effective date of this amendment is January 16, 2026.

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

This document outlines the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy's requirement for the delivery of Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO) and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB) to Hill AFB, UT. The contractor will provide all necessary materials, supplies, product, management, equipment, transportation, and labor to deliver the product to contractor-provided tanks at the destination.

• Products:

  • ABO (NSN 6830-01-644-2463) meeting specification MIL-PRF-27210J.
  • LNB (NSN 6830-01-644-2557), Type II, Grade B, meeting Commercial Item Description A-A 59503E.

• Delivery: Within 7 calendar days after order receipt, Monday-Friday, 0700-1500 hours, excluding federal holidays.

• Delivery Location: 75th LRS/LGRF, 7520 Wardleigh Rd, Bldg. 918, Hill AFB, UT 84056.

• Contractor-Provided Tanks: Specific details on tank capacity and Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) are provided for both ABO and LNB storage at Bldg. 918.

• Measurement: By truck-mounted calibrated flow meter.

• Inspection & Acceptance: Quality inspection at origin; quantity determination and acceptance at destination. Signed acceptance document required for WAWF invoice.

• Emergency Deliveries: Within 3 calendar days of request, unless otherwise determined.

• Detention Fee: Applicable for delays beyond free time caused by the Government.

• Fill Line Restriction Orifice: Contractor must identify and potentially correct over-pressure issues per CGA P-59.

• Tank Hot Fill: May be required to cool down and refill tanks.

• Installation of Equipment: Contractor to install provided tanks/equipment within 30 days of contract start, including inspections and maintenance.

• Removal of Equipment: Contractor to remove provided tanks/equipment within 30 days after contract termination.

• Security: Contractor must notify fuels personnel prior to gate arrival with specific personnel information.

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment 0002 extends the closing date for the solicitation.

• The new closing date is December 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

• The opening/closing date has been changed.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to December 2, 2025.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a Schedule of Supplies and Services Price/Cost form for the "9.1D WEST REGION CUSTOMERS" opportunity. It is intended for offerors to fill in their proposed unit prices and total dollar amounts for various contract line items (CLINs).

• Offeror Name: Field for the vendor to enter their company name.
• CLINs: Lists specific contract line items, including:
  • Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
  • Installation of Equipment
  • Removal of Equipment
  • Tank Usage Fee
  • Detention Fee
  • Expedited/Emergency Delivery
  • Tank Hot Fill
  • Fill Line Restriction Orifice
  • Liquid Nitrogen, Bulk (LNB)
• Product/Service Description: Details the item or service for each CLIN.
• NSN/Service Material: National Stock Number or relevant material identifier.
• Annual Quantity & 5-Year Quantity: Specifies the estimated quantities required annually and over a five-year period.
• Unit of Issue: The unit of measure (e.g., EA for Each, UG6 for an unspecified unit).
• Customer: Identifies the specific Air Force base or location (e.g., Creech AFB, Davis Monthan AFB, Eielson AFB, etc.).
• TSW & DoDAAC: Codes related to the customer and shipping/accounting.
• Unit Price (Enter Price): A column for the offeror to input their proposed unit price.
• Total $ Amount: A column for the calculated total dollar amount based on quantity and unit price.

This form is critical for bidders to provide their pricing for the specified goods and services across multiple Air Force installations. Bidders must accurately complete this sheet to submit a compliant and competitive proposal. The quantities listed indicate the potential scale of demand for each item at each location.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) modifies the solicitation/contract SPE60126R0301.

• Quantity Updates:

  • Annual quantity for CLIN 0009 (Liquid Nitrogen - Creech AFB, NV) updated to 5,400 UG6.
  • 5-Year quantity for CLIN 0009 (Liquid Nitrogen - Creech AFB, NV) updated to 27,000 UG6.

• Offer Due Date Correction: The offer due date has been corrected to November 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

• Updated Forms: The Price Form has been updated to reflect these changes and is attached.

• CLIN 0009 quantities.

• Offer due date (previously listed on Standard Form 1449).

• Price Form.

• Offerors must submit one signed copy of Amendment 0001 and the revised Price Form by the new due date of November 25, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Technical Capability Data Sheet," is an attachment to Solicitation SPE601-26-R-0301. It requires offerors to submit fill-in data as a non-cost factor of their technical proposal. This data sheet must be completed for each product offered and may be supplemented with continuation sheets for additional technical narrative.

• Offeror Information: Requires the Offeror's name.
• Product Capability: Offerors must check a box if a capability statement is provided for specific products: Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO) (NSN: 6830-01-644-2463) and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB) (NSN: 6830-01-644-2557).
• Detailed Product Information: For each product, offerors must describe:
  • How a reliable supply of on-spec product will be ensured.
  • Production capability per day of the fill plant.
  • Plant storage capacity.
  • Delivery methods, including container types and sizes.
  • Maintenance and repair services for Government-owned equipment (if applicable).
  • In-process quality control procedures.
  • Proposed quality sampling plan.
  • Description of contractor-furnished equipment (e.g., storage tanks) at non-contractor facilities, including timelines for installation and commissioning.
  • Method for securing delivery containers with tamper-indicating devices.
• Manufacturer Status: Offerors must indicate if they are the manufacturer and, if not, identify their supplier and provide a written supply commitment letter.
• Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision (SQAP): Requires details on manufacturing and filling points (name, address, phone number, POC) for each product, identifying primary and secondary locations.

This document is crucial for bidders to detail their technical capabilities and ensure their proposals are evaluated favorably on technical merit. It guides the specific information required to demonstrate the capacity to reliably supply the specified products (ABO and LNB) in accordance with the solicitation's requirements. Failure to provide adequate technical capability information may be considered a lack of understanding of the solicitation's requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet for the "9.1D WEST REGION CUSTOMERS" opportunity. It outlines the CLINs, product/service descriptions, quantities, and unit of issue for various items, including Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Liquid Nitrogen (LNB), installation/removal of equipment, and associated fees. Bidders are expected to fill in their unit prices and calculate total amounts.

• CLINs: Contract Line Item Numbers for specific goods and services.
• Product/Service Description: Details of the items being procured (e.g., Aviator Breathing Oxygen, Installation of Equipment).
• Annual and 5-Year Quantities: Estimated quantities required over the contract period.
• Unit of Issue: The unit in which the item is measured (e.g., UG6 for gallons, EA for each).
• Customer Locations: Various Air Force bases and testing ranges across multiple states.
• Unit Price (Enter Price): A field for bidders to input their proposed unit prices.
• Total $ Amount: Calculated field for the total cost per CLIN.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to understand the scope of supplies and services required across multiple locations and to formulate their price proposals. Bidders must accurately complete the unit price fields for each CLIN to determine their total bid price. The quantities and locations provided offer insight into the scale and geographic distribution of the requirement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision (SQAP) - ENERGY QAP C1.02", outlines specific quality assurance requirements for supplies delivered under the solicitation. It details geographic requirements, the use and content of Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and instructions for accessing relevant specifications and standards through the ASSIST database.

• Geographic Requirements: Suppliers must comply with all federal, state, and local environmental requirements at the delivery location. Product must meet the most stringent environmental requirement if it exceeds contract specifications.
• Certificates of Analysis (COAs): COAs (also referred to as "quality report", "COA", "COQ", "test report") are required and must not be older than 90 days from the solicitation issue date. They must include sample test date, test results, test method(s), and signature/stamp by a laboratory or QC manager.
• Direct Delivery Fuels: For domestic locations, "Typicals" or "specification sheets" are acceptable for Aviation Fuel, Gasoline (including E85), Diesel (including BDI/B20), and Heating oil. COAs are required for all overseas locations and for Marine Gasoil (MGO) for both domestic and overseas.
• ASSIST Database: Access to current defense/federal specifications, standards, and military handbooks is provided via the DoD ASSIST database (https://assist.dla.mil). Instructions are provided for searching and retrieving documents, including Qualified Product Lists (QPLs) and qualified products/plants.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the quality assurance standards, testing documentation (COAs), and environmental compliance expected for the supplies being procured. It also provides essential guidance on how to access and utilize the ASSIST database for obtaining necessary technical specifications and standards, which will be crucial for proposal preparation and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the delivery of Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Type II, and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB), Type II, Grade B. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Aerospace Business Unit is procuring these items to meet a five-year requirement for multiple U.S. West Region locations. The products must meet specific military and commercial item description standards. The estimated quantities are 1,975,000 UG6 for ABO and 552,000 UG6 for LNB.

• Products: Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Type II (NSN 6830-01-644-2463) meeting MIL-PRF-27210J, and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB), Type II, Grade B (NSN 6830-01-644-2557) meeting CID A-A-59503E.

• Delivery: FOB Destination to sixteen (16) U.S. West Region customer locations.

• Containers: Delivery into contractor-provided tanks and/or government-owned tanks.

• Non-recurring Services: Expedited/Emergency Delivery, Detention Fee, Fill Line Restriction Orifice, Tank Hot Fill, Tank Usage Fee, Installation of Equipment, and Removal of Equipment.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type contract.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 (5 years), with a potential 6-month extension.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but quantities and CLINs suggest a significant contract value.

• Submission Deadline: November 25, 2025, by 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process. Award will be made to the offer determined to be the Best Value to the Government.

• Proposal Components: Must include a Price Proposal and a Technical Proposal.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Past Performance (non-cost factors), in addition to price.

• Submission Method: Offers must be received by DLA Energy via email to abena.boateng@dla.mil and kelley.mauldin@dla.mil.

• Q&A Period: Closes November 3, 2025, by 3:00 PM CDT. Questions should be emailed to shanise.mingledolph@dla.mil and kelley.mauldin@dla.mil.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1,200 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Offerors must submit DLA FORM 1889, a Letter of Commitment (if applicable), and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each product.

• The solicitation includes numerous attachments referenced for detailed requirements and instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an addendum to a solicitation (SPE601-26-R-0301) that outlines the Schedule of Supplies/Services and provides detailed requirements for bidders. It specifies contract types, delivery terms, and various administrative and technical requirements for the procurement of supplies and/or services.

• Contract Type: Primarily a REQUIREMENTS-TYPE contract, with options for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity. Unit prices are fixed for the contract term.

• Delivery Terms: Primarily F.O.B. Destination, with specific requirements for quantity determination (calibrated flow meters, weight scales) at the destination. Some provisions for F.O.B. Origin are also noted.

• Packaging and Marking: Detailed requirements for hazardous materials shipment compliance, including adherence to specific regulations (49 CFR, DLAI 4145.3, IATA, ICAO, IMDG) and standards (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-147, ASME MH 1.8).

• Contractor Seal Requirement: Mandates the use of tamper-indicating devices (TIDs) on shipping containers, with specific procedures for recording and reporting TID information.

• Measurement Standards: Outlines calibration frequencies for weight scales and flow meters, and specifies conversion factors for various units of measure for Aviator's Breathing Oxygen and Liquid Nitrogen.

• Hazardous Materials Transportation: Emphasizes contractor responsibility for compliance with all applicable rules and regulations for transporting hazardous materials.

• Detention Rates: Specifies procedures and requirements for free time and detention rates for transport trucks and trailers at F.O.B. Destination delivery points.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Requires offerors to submit SDSs meeting specific regulatory and federal standard requirements prior to award.

• Proposal Submission: Allows for e-mail proposals with specific formatting and size limitations. Requires a minimum acceptance period of 120 calendar days.

• Technical Proposal: A technical proposal is required, focusing on Technical Capability and Past Performance. Specific criteria include production capability, plant storage capacity, delivery container descriptions, quality control procedures, and contractor-furnished equipment.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly detailed in this attachment, but contract extension provisions are mentioned.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in this attachment.

• Proposal Format: Requires a Price Proposal and a Technical Proposal. Specific CLINs are identified for various cost components (e.g., product, tank usage, detention, expedited delivery).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable offeror with the lowest total evaluated price. Evaluation considers technical capability, past performance, and price.

• Small Business: Mentions requirements for Small Business Subcontracting Plans and representations regarding manufacturing sources for Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Price Evaluation Adjustment (PEA), and HUBZone Small Business (HSB) line items.

• This document is Attachment 1: Requirements, and is part of Solicitation SPE601-26-R-0301.

• It details numerous administrative, technical, and submission requirements for potential bidders.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Transport Equipment Delay Certificate" (Form H-14) used to document delays in the loading or unloading of transport equipment. It serves as a record for potential detention invoice certification and payment.

• Consignor, Consignee, Product, Carrier, Trailer Number, Date Shipped, Freight Bill Number, CBL Number, Seal Number.
• Loading/Unloading Information: Date Received, Time, Date Received, Time, Arrival, Acceptance for Loading/Unloading, Start time, Finish time, Unit Released, Total Hours Held.
• Reason for Delay: A section to describe each segment of delay, the amount of time, and responsibility.
• Detention Certification Statement: Signatures and titles of Consignee, Shipper, and Driver.

Bidders involved in transportation or logistics for this opportunity may need to complete and submit this form to document and claim payment for any delays encountered during loading or unloading. A copy of this certificate is required to accompany detention invoices for payment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ATTACHMENT A3 - CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET," is a form required to be submitted with proposals for Solicitation SPE601-26-R-0301. It is used to collect information on the bidder's past performance on similar government and non-government contracts or subcontracts.

• Bidders must provide details for contracts held within the last two years since completion, or those currently in progress with at least one year of performance history.
• The form includes fields for: Company Name, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Fax Number, Product Supplied, Quantity, Method of Delivery, Place of Performance, Period of Performance, and whether a Subcontracting Plan was in place (Yes or No).
• A checkbox is provided for bidders who have not performed under contracts similar to the solicitation requirements.

This form is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their relevant experience and past performance. Accurate and complete submission of this data sheet is necessary for proposal evaluation.

Performance Specification

This specification establishes the requirements for two types of aviator's breathing oxygen: Type I (Gaseous) and Type II (Liquid).

• Defines the requirements for purity, impurities, moisture content, and other constituents for aviator's breathing oxygen.

• Specifies requirements for gas cylinders, including pressure, leakage, inspection, maintenance, and color coding for Type I oxygen.

• Outlines testing and verification procedures, including first article, periodic, and quality conformance inspections.

• Details sampling methods and laboratory requirements for analysis.

• Specifies packaging requirements for the oxygen.

• Purity: Not less than 99.5 percent oxygen by volume.

• Impurities: Free from contaminants of known toxicity, with specific limitations on minor constituents, moisture, odor, carbon dioxide, methane, acetylene, ethylene, ethane, nitrous oxide, refrigerants, and other compounds.

• Moisture: Not to exceed 7 ppm of water vapor or a maximum dew point of -63.3°C (-82°F).

• Pressure (Type I): Within 1.0% of the contract requirement at 21°C (70°F), not to exceed the rated service pressure of the container.

• Leakage: Cylinders shall not leak.

• Not explicitly defined in this document, but acquisition documents should specify.

• Intended for use in military aircraft breathing oxygen systems.

• Compliance with various government and non-government standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM, CGA).

• Particulate contamination control is recommended for transfer and storage.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the delivery of Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO) and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB) to various Air Force bases and Naval Air Stations. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) is the procuring entity.

• Products: Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Type II, meeting MIL-PRF-27210J specifications, and Liquid Nitrogen (LNB), Type II, Grade B, meeting A-A-59503E specifications.

• Services: The contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, product, management, tools, equipment, transportation, and labor necessary for the delivery of these products.

• Delivery: Products are to be delivered f.o.b. destination into government-owned or contractor-provided tanks at specified locations.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA): A COA must accompany each delivery and be submitted with the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoice.

• Delivery Schedule: Products shall be delivered within 7 calendar days after receipt of an order from the appointed Delivery Scheduler.

• Delivery Hours: Specific delivery hours vary by location but generally fall between 0700-1600 hours, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays.

• Locations: Deliveries are required at multiple Air Force Bases and Naval Air Stations across various states, including Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah.

• Tank Requirements: Delivery will be into specified government-owned or contractor-provided storage vessels (tanks) with defined capacities and Maximum Allowable Working Pressures (MAWP).

• Method of Measurement: Measurement will be by truck-mounted calibrated flow meter.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Quality inspection at origin; quantity determination and acceptance at destination. A signed acceptance document must be attached to the WAWF invoice.

• Fill Line Restriction Orifice: Contractors must identify and address any deficiencies related to over-pressure protection during filling, complying with CGA P-59.

• Tank Hot Fill: Contractors may be required to perform a hot fill for cool-down and refill operations.

• Detention Fee: Payment for detention beyond free time due to government delays.

• Expedited/Emergency Delivery: Emergency deliveries must be made within three (3) calendar days of request, unless otherwise determined.

• Security Requirements: Vary by location, but generally include providing valid identification (driver's license, CAC card), vehicle searches, and escorts. Some locations require background checks and specific entry procedures.

Commercial Item Description (CID)

This Commercial Item Description (CID) specifies the requirements for technical nitrogen, available in both gaseous and liquid forms. It is authorized for use by all federal agencies.

• Types: Gaseous (Type I) and Liquid (Type II).

• Grades: Based on nitrogen and oxygen content (UHP - 99.999%, Grade A - 99.998%, Grade B - 99.50%).

• Classes:

  • Oil-free (Class 1): For applications sensitive to hydrocarbons (e.g., oxygen equipment).
  • Oil tolerant (Class 2): For systems that can tolerate hydrocarbons (e.g., aircraft struts).

• Intended Uses: Pressurizing fuel tanks, hydraulic systems, aircraft struts, rocket engine propellant systems, carbon dioxide cylinders; purging aircraft oxygen converters; purging and calibrating instruments; cooling agent for low-temperature and cryogenic processes.

• Restrictions: Oil tolerant nitrogen is NOT for oxygen or air respiration systems or any vessel/piping for oxygen service due to fire/explosion risk. Not suitable for reactor plant, steam plant, or shipyard applications.

• Quality: Specific requirements for odor (none), particulate matter (max 50 µm for Type I, 30 µm for Type II), and total hydrocarbon content.

• Not specified in this document; details will be in the acquisition order.

• Not applicable to this CID; this document defines the item specification.

• Not specified in this document.

• The CID number is A-A-59503E, superseding A-A-59503D.

• Acquisition orders must specify CID number, revision, PIN, type, grade, class, particulate matter testing, preservation/packing/marking, capacity, and palletization.

• Valve connections are specified by CGA V-1, with different connections recommended for oil-free vs. oil-tolerant nitrogen to prevent cross-contamination.