NITROGEN, LIQUID

The solicitation SPMYM4-26-Q-3349, issued by DLA Maritime - Pearl Harbor, seeks the supply of liquid nitrogen under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026. The contract is subject to stringent supply chain security requirements under the Federal Acquisition Security Council Supply Chain Act (FASCSA), mandating that contractors prohibit the use of covered articles from designated foreign sources such as Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision, disclose any intended use of such items, report violations within three business days, and submit mitigation plans within ten business days. These obligations flow down to all subcontractors and require quarterly reviews of SAM.gov for updated prohibitions. Technical capability is evaluated on a binary Acceptable/Unacceptable basis, requiring full compliance with all specifications, material certifications, and traceability standards, including the use of Qualified Products Lists and Traceable Objective Quality Evidence. Only technically acceptable offers are considered for award, with price being the sole determining factor among them. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129, featuring mandatory barcodes, part numbers, NSNs, CAGE codes, and lot/serial identifiers, along with the explicit label “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock” alongside the contract and item numbers. Wood packaging for EU shipments must comply with ISPM-15 standards. All shipments must include hard copies of the contract, certifications, drawings, and return shipping instructions, and must be sent via traceable carriers. Inspection and acceptance primarily occur at the destination, defined by the DoDAAC at Pearl Harbor, HI, with the contractor bearing full risk and cost until government acceptance. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, using approved document types such as the Invoice and Receiving Report, and payment is routed via DoDAAC identifiers. The contract includes clauses requiring representation of small business status under FAR 52.219-1 Alternate I, prohibiting ByteDance covered applications under FAR 52.204-27, and mandating alternative dispute resolution under 5452.233-9001. No contract value, delivery schedule, or FOB terms are specified, and while no formal contract type is stated, the LPTA structure implies a fixed-price arrangement. All submissions must be made electronically via WAWF, and failure to meet technical, packaging, or delivery requirements