2,225/ea. - Hood, Chemical Biolo NSN: 4240-01-528-9286
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research to gather industry feedback regarding the manufacturing of Hood, Chemical Biolo (NSN: 4240-01-528-9286). This is a Sources Sought notice to identify interested parties and capabilities. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity concerns the manufacturing of a critical Chemical Biological Defense Equipment item, specifically the Hood, Chemical Biolo. Key aspects include adherence to DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001, RQ038, RD002, RP001, RQ011, RQ009, RQ032, RQ003, RQ039), and specific requirements for First Article Test (FAT), Production Lot Test (PLT), and FAT waivers. The item is currently identified as sole-sourced from Avon Protection Systems, Inc. (CAGE: 1LEW5).
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Export Control: Technical data is subject to ITAR/EAR. Offerors and their suppliers must have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and DLA approval to access export-controlled data. DLA will not delay award for JCP/data access approval.
- Quality: Non-Tailored Higher-Level Quality Requirements (SAE AS9100) for manufacturers and non-manufacturers apply.
- Chemicals: Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals are prohibited.
- Source Control: The cited drawing is source-controlled, with Avon Protection Systems, Inc. currently being the only approved source. Offerors interested in qualifying their product for future acquisition must contact the cognizant design activity.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): Specific clauses (e.g., 52.245-1, 252.211-7007) and procedures for disposition, repackaging, shipment, and maintenance of GFP apply.
- Packaging: Military packaging is required, IAW MIL-STD-2073-1D and MIL-STD-129. Special marking for hazardous materials (IP025) and short quantities is also specified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 16, 2026
- Agency: DLA Troop Support
- Place of Performance: Susquehanna, PA, United States
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Matthew Eckenrode at Matthew.Eckenrode@dla.mil or 4457372546.