Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for NPTLOX Maintenance and Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (773 ESS), on behalf of the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) and Air Mobility Command (AMC), intends to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE: 19062) of St. Louis, MO. This contract is for depot-level maintenance and repair services for the Government's fleet of Next Generation Therapeutic Liquid Oxygen (NPTLOX) systems. This is a Special Notice issued under FAR 6.302-1, indicating the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers non-commercial, depot-level maintenance and repair for NPTLOX systems, which are critical military aviation life support equipment. Services include:
- Scheduled 36-month preventative maintenance.
- Unscheduled major and minor repairs.
- Mandatory safety upgrades. A critical and inseparable component of this service is the contractor's unique authority to issue or re-issue the military "Safe-to-Fly" (STF) airworthiness certification for NPTLOX systems after any depot-level service. This certification is mandatory for the equipment to be used on military aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Intended Awardee: Essex Industries, Inc.
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 ("Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements")
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: March 20, 2026
- Published: March 4, 2026
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources who believe they can meet all of the Government's requirements, including the ability to access proprietary OEM parts and data and provide the mandatory STF airworthiness recertification, may submit a capability statement. The Government will consider information received solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contacts
- Primary: Mayra Hernandez (mayra.hernandez.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Jennifer Flores (jennifer.flores.21@us.af.mil)