500 - Gallon Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Trailer Travis AFB, CA - Sources Sought Notice
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA442726QZ004
- Agency
-
Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336212 Truck Trailer Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2330 Trailers
- Place of performance
- Travis AFB, California 94535, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking a 500-gallon Liquid Oxygen (LOX) trailer for the 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California. This Sources Sought notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a formal solicitation. The trailer must meet specific technical specifications including a 500-gallon capacity, ability to be towed by flightline vehicles, operation at 50 PSIG, and compliance with Air Force standards PD13WEGRVEA05 and MIL-STD-810. The procurement includes mandatory end-user operational training for 25 personnel, additional technical training for 25 Electrical and Environmental Systems Technicians, a 12-month equipment warranty, and all freight, handling, and labor charges. Interested vendors must submit their business name, representative contact information, CAGE code, and UEI number by the January 22, 2026 deadline. The Sources Sought is a brand name request, and all response costs must be borne by interested parties.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting small businesses including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, 8(a) certified firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. Essex Industries appears to be the incumbent or preferred contractor, as the Statement of Work references a specific Essex Industries trailer model (P/N 50C-0115-1). The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and PSC code 2330 (Trailers). No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this Sources Sought notice. The primary point of contact for inquiries is TSgt Adam Strandness at 707-424-2295, and the trailer is intended to support aircraft LOX converters, Next-Gen Patient Therapeutic LOX Converters, and 50-gallon LOX carts while enhancing servicing capability during deployments to austere locations.
Notice text
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
This Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) or promise to use a future RFQ or RFP.
This Sources Sought is to determine the availability of businesses to include small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Woman Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products.
This does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.
The 60th MXS requires a 500-gallon Liquid Oxygen (LOX) trailer. This trailer has a myriad of purposes, including but not limited to: Serving aircraft LOX converters, Next-Gen Patient Therapeutic LOX Converters, and 50-gallon LOX carts. Moreover, it greatly increases servicing capability while deployed in austere locations due to its mobility (e.g. When the C-17s staged out of Panama in Nov 2024, they took two pre-filled 50-gallon LOX carts and had to received new carts through the duration of the deployment due to lack of servicing capability). Without this asset, logistics will continue to be affected due to prioritizing locations with servicing capability. This is a Brand name request.
Respondents are requested to provide the following information to the listed Points of Contact:
1. Business name (official and 'doing business as')
2. Representative name and their contact information (email preferred)
3. Cage code/UEI number
Any questions regarding this Sources Sought shall be submitted in addition to the information above.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCES SOUGHT 500 Gallon Liquid Oxygen LOX Trailer.docx | DOCX document | |
| 01. Statement of Work - 500 Gallon LOX trailer.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 500 - Gallon Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Trailer Travis AFB, CA - Sources Sought Notice | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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