FD2030-26-00174

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has published Special Notice FD2030-26-00174 for a Converter, Liquid Oxygen component under National Stock Number 1660-00-540-5306BO. The notice was posted on August 14, 2025, with a due date of August 14, 2026, providing contractors with a full year to respond. The component is manufactured according to top drawing specification M25666/1 with revision 1 dated December 11, 2024. The opportunity falls under the Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment product service code (1660) and targets manufacturers in the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing industry (NAICS 336413). The notice does not utilize any set-aside provisions, making it open to all qualified contractors.

This Special Notice appears to be a market research or sources sought announcement for aircraft environmental control system components, specifically liquid oxygen converters used in military aircraft pressurization systems. Contractors have until August 14, 2026, to submit responses demonstrating their manufacturing capabilities and experience with similar aircraft environmental control equipment. The notice does not specify particular eligibility criteria beyond the implied requirement that responding contractors must be capable of manufacturing precision aircraft components to military specifications. The extended timeline suggests this may be part of a long-term procurement planning initiative or market survey to identify qualified sources for future acquisition of these critical aircraft life support system components. The specific drawing revision and technical specifications indicate the Defense Logistics Agency is seeking manufacturers who can produce components meeting exact military standards for aircraft oxygen systems.