NSPA – Supply of Liquid Oxygen Tanks (LOX Carts) for E-3A Aircraft, CAN26079
- Notice type
- RFP
- Category
- Aircraft and aviation equipment
- Published
- 08/10/2026
- Deadline
- 03/11/2026
- Estimated value
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Summary
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Capellen, Luxembourg, is requesting proposals (RFP CAN26079 / LW-WDI-6001063971) for four liquid argon-nitrogen-oxygen storage tanks. The NSN is 3655014560123, with reference Essex Industries Inc, CAGE 19062, P/N 50C-0014-5. The item is a mobile LOX cart for oxygen replenishment of E-3A aircraft in accordance with T.O. 37C2-8-3-11. The cart comprises a transfer tank, evacuation valve, control box, fill, service and vent lines, purge adapter and static ground reel, all mounted on a trailer with two side wheels and a retractable front wheel. Key technical data: - Capacity: 50 gal LOX plus 10% ullage - Dimensions: 82 × 53 × 38 in - Weight: 690 lb empty, 1,168 lb full - Inner vessel working pressure: max. 50 psig - Relief valves: 65/75/75 psig Quality requirements and delivery terms: - Quality requirement: AQAP 2131, also applicable to subcontractors. - A CoC based on AQAP 2070 is required with delivery. Bidders who are not the manufacturer must provide the manufacturer's CoC. - Items must be new, of current production and traceable to the OEM. Surplus and PMA parts are not accepted. - Bidders must state their role (OEM, authorised distributor, etc.). - Prices are firm fixed price. - Delivery terms: FCA Geilenkirchen (DE), NATO Airbase. - Warranty: two years. - Liquidated damages: 1% per week, up to a maximum of 10%. - Subcontracting from outside NATO member countries requires NSPA approval. The closing date for proposals is 26 October 2026. No delivery schedule has been provided. The stated bid validity date (20 March 2026) conflicts with the closing date and should be verified. Evaluation will be conducted in the following order: first compliance with the RFP terms, then lowest price. Delivery time will also be taken into account. The notice includes attachments that could not be read (Part B commercial bid form, Termination for Convenience terms), and their content has not been considered in this summary. The SOW, Security Aspects Letter and Supplier Code of Conduct referenced in the contract also contain additional terms that have not been considered.