Oxygen Concentrator
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City is soliciting bids for oxygen concentrators. These are medical devices that extract oxygen from ambient air to deliver concentrated oxygen to users, commonly used in both medical treatment and aviation applications where supplemental oxygen is required. In the defense context, this equipment supports aircrew life support systems, aeromedical evacuation, and ground-based medical operations.
The procurement falls under DLA Aviation's mission of supplying aviation-related parts and equipment to military services and other authorized customers. The Classification Code 1660 corresponds to "Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment," indicating these oxygen concentrators are intended for aviation or aerospace use rather than standard portable medical units.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Oklahoma City |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRTA1-27-R-0011 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM CST |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
The NAICS code 336413 designates "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," which covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment (except engines and engine parts). This classification matters for size standard determinations—typically 1,500 employees for this code.
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may compete. Large businesses, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors are all eligible to submit proposals.
For small businesses, this creates both opportunity and challenge. Without a set-aside, you'll compete directly with established DLA suppliers and potentially larger manufacturers. However, DLA Aviation maintains open competition for many requirements to ensure best value and access to emerging suppliers.
Key eligibility requirements likely include:
- Active SAM.gov registration with current Entity Validation
- NAICS 336413 representation or demonstrated capability in aircraft parts/auxiliary equipment
- Ability to meet DLA's quality assurance and technical requirements for aviation-critical items
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, and disadvantaged small businesses should still self-certify in SAM.gov to maintain status visibility, even though no price evaluation preference applies in unrestricted competitions.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical baseline. Oxygen concentrators for aviation use must meet stringent interface, performance, and reliability standards compared to commercial medical units. Request the detailed specification from the contracting officer if not attached—aviation oxygen equipment often requires MIL-STD or TSO certifications.
Verify your supply chain. DLA Aviation solicitations typically require traceability standards and approved sources for critical components. Identify whether you'll manufacture, assemble from components, or act as a distributor. Each path carries different certification burdens.
Price strategically. Unrestricted DLA competitions frequently attract multiple bidders. Review DLA's historical pricing tools if available, and understand that DLA Aviation uses automated procurement systems that may evaluate on price alone unless stated otherwise.
Address past performance. Even for simplified acquisitions, DLA may evaluate delivery history including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings. If new to DLA, emphasize transferable experience from commercial aviation or medical device markets.
Confirm packaging and marking requirements. DLA has specific military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073) that add cost and complexity—factor these into your pricing.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRTA1-27-R-0011. The complete document will contain technical specifications, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and any amendments.
Note the firm response deadline: November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. DLA systems typically do not accept late submissions. Submit through the designated SAM.gov or DLA electronic portal as instructed in the solicitation. Consider requesting any necessary clarifications at least two weeks before deadline to allow time for amendment responses.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →