Aviator Breathing Oxygen (ABO), Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) and Liquid Oxygen (LOX) for Various Locations in the U.S. West Region-California (9.1D)

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) is preparing to issue a five-year requirements contract for the supply of aviation breathing oxygen, liquid oxygen, and liquid nitrogen to support Department of Defense operations. The contract will cover multiple products, including Aviator Breathing Oxygen (Type II), Liquid Oxygen (Grade A), and Liquid Nitrogen (Type II, Grade B), with specific National Stock Numbers and military specifications. The estimated quantities include approximately 1,230,000 units of ABO, 97,150 tons of Liquid Oxygen, 40,000 tons of Liquid Nitrogen, and 943,000 units of Liquid Nitrogen. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, management, transportation, and labor to deliver these products FOB destination into government and customer-owned tanks and trailers. The period of performance spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, and the contract will include associated service CLINs such as expedited delivery, detention fees, equipment installation and removal, and facility conversion. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that the procurement will be conducted through a competitive process, with awards based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, and is justified under statutory authority for sole-source acquisition if only one supplier can meet the entire requirement. The solicitation is expected to be issued around December 2025, with responses due by December 1, 2025. Interested parties can contact the designated points of contact for further information or questions related to small business involvement. The contract aims to ensure reliable supply and delivery of critical aerospace gases to support defense operations across multiple locations in California.