NITROGEN, LIQUID, GRADE L

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a five-year firm fixed-price requirements contract to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. under contract number SPE60125D1513, with a solicitation number of SPE60126FL02M and an award date of July 20, 2026. The contract encompasses the delivery of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen to U.S. Air Force and Army installations in Tennessee and Alabama, primarily at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with FOB Destination terms placing all transportation risk and cost responsibility on the contractor. The base performance period runs from September 2025 through June 2030, with a unilateral government option to extend delivery obligations for an additional six months. Pricing is structured annually across multiple CLINs with escalating unit prices tied to inflation and market conditions, resulting in an estimated total contract value ranging from approximately $1.66 million to over $5.17 million depending on the fulfillment of all five years of requirements. The primary deliverables include cryogenic liquids in compliance with CGA G10 and MIL-PRF-25508J standards, accompanied by electronic Certificates of Analysis submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow, along with tank usage, expedited delivery, and detention services as needed. Transportation cost estimation based on container type, weight, dimensions, and logistical compatibility with rail and trailer systems served as the sole evaluation factor for award, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Compliance is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity obligations under NIST SP 800-171 and 252.204-7012, supply chain security restrictions via the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, prohibitions on contracting with certain foreign entities including Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance, and requirements for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Packaging and labeling adhere to OSHA Hazard Communication standards with mandatory hazard warnings, though no formal MIL-STDs for marking or preservation are specified. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and infrastructure, including installation and removal of storage tanks, and ensure all deliveries meet stringent quality and timeliness standards with ±10% tolerance on product quantities. Invoicing is exclusively required through WAWF, and payment is administered via DoDAAC codes SL4701 and SPE601. While Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is identified as