8120-01-515-2575 Cylinder, Compressed

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting bids for 221 compressed gas cylinders under National Stock Number 8120-01-515-2575 through Solicitation SPE4A2-25-Q-0002. This procurement seeks commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cylinders classified as Critical Safety Items, requiring First Article Testing to be conducted by the contractor to ensure compliance with specifications. The solicitation was released on August 12, 2025, with all proposals due by August 25, 2025, providing vendors with a 13-day response window. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract in accordance with FAR 13.5, with delivery terms specified as FOB at origin and inspection at destination with acceptance at destination/origin. Interested vendors must access the complete solicitation documents through the DLA Intranet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website, where the materials are available in PDF format.

This procurement is designated as unrestricted with no set-aside provisions, making it open to all eligible contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The contract requires delivery of all 221 cylinders within 210 days after receipt of order, establishing a seven-month performance timeline for the successful contractor. Performance will take place within the United States, though the specific delivery locations are not detailed in the available documentation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332420 for Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing and PSC code 8120 for Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders. No incumbent contractor information or estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation notice, though the commercial nature of the items suggests this is a straightforward industrial supply procurement.