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How to bid on liquid nitrogen delivery for DLA Energy in Keyport
What DLA Energy is buying
DLA Energy seeks delivery of an estimated 196,000 gallons of Grade B liquid nitrogen to a government-owned tank in Keyport, Washington, over 47 months. The contractor must provide the product and the materials, equipment, transportation, management, and labor needed for delivery.
The requirement also includes emergency and expedited delivery and related services. The planned period runs from August 11, 2027, to June 30, 2031, with a possible extension of up to six months. This firm-fixed-price requirements contract may suit suppliers able to deliver liquid nitrogen and support its associated services.
Key dates and the quote deadline
The question period closes October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Questions must be emailed to Jasmine Tellez and Jerome Sonnier by that deadline; answers will be issued through an amendment posted in the PIEE Solicitation Module.
Quotes are due through the PIEE Solicitation Module by November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The listing also gives 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which is the same deadline. Quotes received after closing will be handled as late submissions under the solicitation’s stated terms.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may fit liquid nitrogen suppliers with the capacity to deliver to Keyport, meet the specified product requirements, and provide the listed delivery-related services. The solicitation identifies the product as NSN 6830-01-644-2557, Grade B, meeting the most current version of CID A-A-59503.
Nonmanufacturers must include a letter of commitment. DLA may request a pre-award survey involving the quoter and employees at the fill point or production facility, and may require a certificate of analysis.
How to access and submit a quote
To find the solicitation through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.
Submit the quote through the PIEE Solicitation Module. The required submission includes pricing, a technical capability statement, past performance, and the completed solicitation forms. Review the solicitation and its amendments for the full offer instructions and evaluation details.
Prepare the required documents carefully
Complete Standard Form 1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c; attachment A1, Technical Capability Data Sheet; attachment A2, Contractor Performance Data Sheet; attachment A5, DLA Form 1889; and attachment A8, Schedule of Supplies Pricing Form Worksheet. Include a letter of commitment if you are a nonmanufacturer.
Check that your delivery plan and pricing account for the stated product specification, FOB Destination delivery, estimated quantity and allowed product variation, and listed associated services. Do not include subcontractor prices or taxes and fees from which the federal government is exempt. Avoid taking exceptions unless expressly approved, and send questions by the stated Q&A deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.