Valve, Liquid Oxygen
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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
This is a Presolicitation Notice from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus) for Liquid Oxygen Valves (NSN 4820-00-796-9680). The purpose is stock replenishment for military depots. This will be a Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a three-year base period. The solicitation is not set-aside for small business. Proposals are due July 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Valve, Liquid Oxygen, specifically Essex Industries Inc. CAGE 19062 P/N 20C-0021-2. This item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and a critical application item, requiring Higher-Level Quality Requirements and a Contractor First Article Test (CFAT). Delivery is required within 270 days with a FAT waiver or 375 days with FAT. Inspection and acceptance will be at origin (FOB Origin). The NAICS code is 336310 with a 1050-employee size standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Duration: Three (3) year base period
- Set-Aside: None (Not set-aside for small business)
- Solicitation Release: On or about June 22, 2026 (Solicitation# SPE7MX26RX062)
- Response Due: July 23, 2026
- Published: June 5, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on a combination of Price, Past Performance, Delivery, and other factors described in the solicitation. The Government may utilize online Reverse Auctioning for price discussions, where offerors' anonymous proposed prices will be publicly disclosed. Participation in the Reverse Auction is required by submitting a proposal.
Submission Details
The solicitation will be available online at http://www.dibbs.bsmdla.mil/rfp. Hard copies will not be available. Proposals can be submitted via electronic commerce (e-mail) to Kristina.Wolf@dla.mil (max 15MB), but the preferred method is to upload through Dibbs.