EQUIPMENT USAGE FEE

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace awarded contract SPE601-26-D-1525 to Airgas USA, LLC for the procurement of commercial items, including propellant oxygen, nitrogen, and liquid argon, with a total award value of 5,831,918.30 dollars. A specific delivery order, SPE60126FL06P, was issued for equipment usage fees under NSN 9135-SE0000224 at a total price of 8,120.00 dollars. The period of performance for these services runs from September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with available extensions through December 31, 2031. Performance and delivery are centered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, across multiple locations including the Plasma Spray and Lab facilities, as well as the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The contract is a fixed-price commercial item acquisition requiring strict adherence to military standards, including MIL-PRF-25508J and MIL-PRF-27415D. All invoicing and payment requests must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Key compliance requirements include hazardous material labeling per OSHA 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, sustainable product usage, and the implementation of a small business subcontracting plan. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination. The agreement also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding labor standards, veteran employment, and cybersecurity maturity model certification.