AAC LOx Generation and Distribution Siting Analysis

Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) is soliciting proposals under RFP-AAC-27-001 for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to conduct a comprehensive Liquid Oxygen (LOx) Generation and Distribution Siting Analysis. The project requires an engineering siting evaluation for an on-site Air Separation Unit (ASU) at the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska (PSCA) on Kodiak Island. The selected contractor must provide all labor, technical supervision, and equipment to develop a weighted decision matrix assessing geotechnical feasibility, environmental permitting, utility interconnections, cryogen delivery routing, and QD clear zones per AFSPCMAN 91-710. The final deliverable must include recommended primary and secondary site locations with associated cost and risk assessments. The period of performance is six months from award, with an initial report due within four months and a final report due two months after receiving feedback. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, and will be evaluated based on overall value, focusing on firm experience, personnel qualifications, technical methodology, and project understanding. Payments are tied to the successful completion of milestones, and all services must be performed within the United States. The contract includes strict requirements for confidentiality, non-disclosure agreements for subcontractors, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation. AAC is a tax-exempt entity, and all financial transactions must be processed in U.S. currency.