Concentrator, oxygen

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring oxygen concentrators under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority, formerly known as Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA). This solicitation is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) falling under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 1660 for Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment. The contract has stringent qualification requirements, as offers will only be accepted from government-approved sources of supply, and any distributors must submit authorized distributor letters from approved sources at the time of proposal submission. Offers from non-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. The solicitation was posted on August 13, 2025, with proposals due by August 28, 2025, providing a tight 15-day response window.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified contractors who meet the approved source requirements. The solicitation includes various federal acquisition regulation clauses covering Buy American requirements, equal opportunity provisions for veterans and workers with disabilities, and annual representations and certifications. The emergency procurement authority under which this solicitation is issued suggests an urgent operational need for these oxygen concentrators. While specific quantities, award values, and performance locations are not detailed in the available information, the critical safety designation and emergency procurement classification indicate this is a high-priority requirement for military aviation operations. The inclusion of priority rating notices for national defense and emergency preparedness further emphasizes the strategic importance of this procurement.