CHLORATE CANDLE
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 a Sources Sought market research effort to identify potential manufacturers for Chlorate Candles (NSN 4460-00-875-4568) and Ignitors (NSN 4460-01-043-7635). This is for a potential five-year, Long-Term, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Interested manufacturers should review the newest specification, MIL-DTL-32789 (dated 6 February 2025), and contact the Contracting Officer.
Scope of Work
DLA Troop Support seeks to identify manufacturers capable of supplying the specified Chlorate Candles and Ignitors. Companies are requested to review the item descriptions and the updated specification (MIL-DTL-32789, superseding CS-4460-0001) available on the ASSIST website (https://assist.dla.mil/). The purpose is to identify potential manufacturing challenges and gather information from industry.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Potential Contract Type: Five-year, Long-Term, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: March 31, 2026
Response Instructions
Interested manufacturers should contact Tamika Hines, Contracting Officer, DLA Troop Support – Construction & Equipment, via email at tamika.t.hines@dla.mil. Submissions should include information such as market pricing, delivery times, experience with manufacturing these items, and any other pertinent details.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is NOT a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid. The Government is not obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry and will not pay for information submitted. If a solicitation results, it will be synopsized on sam.gov and subsequently published on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring these websites for future notices.