A10/F15 tank, liquid oxygen

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) has issued a solicitation for 10 liquid oxygen tanks with National Stock Number 1660-00-322-0847. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number SPRTA1-25-Q-0057 requires new manufacture tanks that must be produced according to Air Force Drawing 8148650 and inspected/cleaned to ARP1176-1-200 specifications. This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement with a DO-A1 priority rating, and vendors must be "Export Controlled" certified to access the Technical Data Package. The solicitation mandates a firm-fixed-price contract with a 120-day quote validity period, and responses are due by January 27, 2025. Contractors must comply with specific packaging requirements, including UN restrictions on wood packaging material and military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and is open to manufacturers in the 336413 NAICS category with up to 1,250 employees. Early delivery is acceptable, and vendors must provide IUID marking and prepare for inspection and acceptance at origin. The procurement involves international requirements, with transportation funded under LOA 9711X8242.0002 and a Foreign Military Sales case designation of KDK/KDJ. Shipping will be F.O.B. Origin, with vendors required to use the DCMA Shipment Instruction Request (eTool) System and obtain appropriate DOD regulatory clearances. The tanks must be packaged according to specific Special Packaging Instructions, with precise requirements for preservation, cleaning, and marking. Each liquid oxygen sphere weighs 6.5 lbs and has dimensions of 12" x 11.3" x 8.5", with Level B packaging specifications requiring compliance with ASTM-D 5118 standards.