CONTAINER,FIRE EXTI
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) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA is soliciting proposals for the procurement of "CONTAINER,FIRE EXTI". This is identified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and the synopsis for this solicitation has been waived due to urgency. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of "CONTAINER,FIRE EXTI", which is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Key requirements include:
- Newly manufactured spares only are acceptable, with refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material being ineligible for award. An exception applies to P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items that are readily available on the commercial market and accompanied by current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag).
- Offers from non-government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer point of contact at the time of proposal submittal.
- The procurement involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) non-CLSSA assets, which are wholly owned by FMS customer countries and will not be delivered to the DoD supply chain. Therefore, the Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) clause (DFARS 252.211-7003) is deleted for these specific requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: February 21, 2026
- Warranty: 12 months, 45 days after discovery of defect.
- Quality Requirement: Higher-level contract quality requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent) is applicable.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on compliance with technical requirements, including the provision of newly manufactured spares from approved sources. Offers from non-government-approved sources or those proposing refurbished/remanufactured/repaired materials will be deemed technically unacceptable.
Additional Notes
- This solicitation incorporates various clauses by reference, including DFARS 252.209-7010 (Identification of Critical Safety Items), DLAD 46.292, and DFARS 252.242-7005 (Contractor Business Systems).
- Proposals should be submitted via email to the buyer point of contact, NASEEM.AOUN@DLA.MIL, in lieu of facsimile proposals.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: NASEEM.AOUN@DLA.MIL, 215-737-0865