PROPELLANT, OXYGEN

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded a firm fixed-price contract to AIRGAS USA, LLC (CAGE 1FLL0), a Women-Owned Small Business certified under NAICS code 325120 for Industrial Gas Manufacturing, under solicitation SPE60126FK73F and contract number SPE60126D1504. The contract, effective from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, is a requirements-type agreement under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with delivery orders issued for oxygen propellant (NSN 9135016653259) and related equipment, services, and maintenance activities at multiple locations within Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The contract incorporates a range of standard and specialized clauses including FAR 52.212-4 with addendum, FAR 52.211-16 for variation in quantity, and DFARS clauses related to cyber incident reporting, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and prohibitions against subcontracting with entities owned by state sponsors of terrorism. All deliveries are FOB destination with inspection and acceptance performed solely by government representatives at specified site locations using DoDAAC codes, and invoicing is mandatory through WAWF using approved document types including invoices, receiving reports, and cost vouchers. Packaging and handling must comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 C.F.R. 1910.1200), requiring GHS-compliant labeling and accompanying Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials. Deliverables are governed by military performance specifications MIL-PRF-27401H, MIL-PRF-25508J, and MIL-PRF-27415D, though specific packaging materials or MIL-STD marking standards are not detailed. Payment is administered by DFAS Columbus with remittance instructions tied to Block 18a of the contract and a DoDAAC of SL4701. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Jessica Negron and Local Administrator Kendra Brown, with invoicing support directed to ae-propellantgases@dla.mil. The contractor’s size status as a Women-Owned Small Business triggers compliance with 13 CFR Part 127 and SAM.gov verification requirements. Financial structure includes fixed-price line items for equipment installation, usage fees, maintenance, training