Alaska Online Public Notices #RFP-AAC-27-001

Engineering siting study for an on-site LOX generation and distribution system at Pacific Spaceport Complex–Alaska

Alaska Aerospace Corporation is seeking engineering services to identify suitable sites for an on-site liquid oxygen system supporting launch operations at Pacific Spaceport Complex–Alaska. - Government buyer: Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC), under the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs; project site is on Kodiak Island. - Requirement: One engineering study to evaluate siting for an Air Separation Unit (ASU) and associated liquid oxygen (LOX) generation and distribution. - Study requirements: Assess terrain and geotechnical feasibility, permitting and environmental constraints, utility connections, cryogen delivery routing compared with mobile hauling, and quantity-distance clear zones under AFSPCMAN 91-710. - Deliverables: A weighted decision matrix and recommendations for primary and secondary sites, with cost and risk assessments; an initial report and a final report. - Schedule: Six months from award. The initial report is due within four months of award; the final report is due within two months after AAC provides feedback on the initial report. - OEMs, vendors, and products: No equipment OEMs, contractors, product brands, part numbers, or equipment purchase quantities are identified. No products are being purchased.

Description

Alaska Aerospace Corporation is seeking a qualified contractor to perform an engineering siting evaluation for an on-site Air Separation Unit (ASU). The unit will support all launch operations at Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska on Kodiak Island, Alaska. The RFP is titled “LOX Generation & Distribution Siting Analysis.” Questions are due November 6, 2026, and the notice lists an archive date of November 30, 2026.

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