Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) and Liquid Oxygen (LOX) for Various Locations in the U.S. West Region-California (9.1D)
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Aerospace is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Contract for the procurement and delivery of Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Liquid Nitrogen (LN2), and Liquid Oxygen (LOX) to various U.S. Air Force installations across California. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the contractor to provide all materials, supplies, product, management, tools, equipment, transportation, and labor for the delivery of specified gases, f.o.b. Destination. The contractor will also be responsible for providing and installing their own tanks and equipment at government-owned tanks.
Key Products & Specifications:
- Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO): Must meet MIL-PRF-27210J.
- Liquid Nitrogen (LN2): Must meet Commercial Item Description A-A 59503E or MIL-PRF-27401H.
- Liquid Oxygen (LOX): Must meet MIL-PRF-25508J.
Associated Services include: Expedited/Emergency Delivery, Detention Fees, Fill Line Restriction Orifice, Tank Hot Fill, Installation/Removal of Equipment, Equipment Usage Fee, and Facility Conversion Fee. Deliveries are required within seven calendar days of order receipt, with expedited deliveries within three days.
Locations: Services will be provided to multiple Air Force installations in California, including Fresno Air National Guard, NAS North Island, Edwards AFB, Travis AFB, and others.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Contract.
- Period of Performance: A five-year base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with an option to extend for up to six months (July 1, 2031, to December 31, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1200 employees.
- Estimated Quantities: Approximately 1,230,000 UG6 of ABO, 97,150 TN of LOX, 40,000 TN of LN2, and 943,000 UG6 of LN2.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. The Government intends to award without discussions, so offerors should submit their best terms. All Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) per location will be awarded to a single offeror, requiring offers to include all CLINs at a location to be eligible.
Proposal Structure: Offers must be submitted electronically via email and consist of four separate volumes: Technical Proposal, Past Performance Proposal, Price Proposal, and Summary and Miscellaneous Data. The total submission size must not exceed 10MB.
Evaluation Factors:
- Technical Factor: Evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis, covering production capability, plant storage, quality control, and supply commitment letters. A Pre-Award Survey (PAS) may be conducted.
- Past Performance Factor: Assessed based on relevant and recent past performance, rated as "Acceptable," "Unacceptable," or "Neutral."
- Price Factor: Evaluated for technically acceptable proposals using the "Schedule of Supplies Pricing Form Worksheet" (Attachment T) to determine the Total Evaluated Price (TEP).
Required Forms: Offerors must complete and sign Standard Form 1449, SF-30 amendments, the Schedule of Supplies Pricing Form Worksheet, QAP 33.10 Manufacturing and Fill Points, Technical Proposal, Contractor Performance Data Sheet, and all certifications/representations.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Proposal Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
- Primary Contact: Leno Smith (leno.smith@dla.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Sarah Ramseur (sarah.ramseur@dla.mil)