42--RESPIRATOR OUTFIT
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 through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for a Respirator Outfit (NSN: 4240-01-363-4699, P/N NF-1200A). This is not a solicitation but an inquiry to gather information for a possible future Indefinite Quantity Contract. Responses are due by July 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
DLA Troop Support seeks to identify sources capable of supplying the Respirator Outfit, which is identified as a Commercial Item and a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item (CSI). The market research aims to understand industry capabilities, potential manufacturing challenges, and inform an acquisition strategy to enhance worldwide military customer support. The item is currently associated with RHINE AIR, INC (58501) P/N NF-1200A.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Potential Contract Term: One or two years, with potential one-year options, not to exceed a total of five years.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: June 16, 2026
Market Research Focus
The survey requests insights on:
- Commercial/modified commercial item status and COTS availability.
- Major cost drivers, foreign material content, and stocking capabilities.
- Production rates, transportation, delivery timeframes, and pricing.
- Estimated annual demand is 29 EA.
- Pricing details, including per-unit pricing (F.O.B. origin), quantity sensitivity, pricing stability, and mechanisms for option years (e.g., Economic Price Adjustment).
Submission & Important Notes
Interested parties should provide written responses to the market research survey questions via email to Luis Marrero at Luis.Marrero@dla.mil by the deadline. This is for market research only; the Government is not obligated to purchase material and will not pay for information submitted. All provided information will remain confidential. If a solicitation results, it would be posted on beta.SAM.gov and DIBBS.