MASK, OXYGEN
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 is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify qualified manufacturers for NSN 1660-01-652-7884, Oxygen Masks. This notice is for future procurement planning, not a current buy, aiming to approve vendors for subsequent competitions. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks parties capable of the new manufacture of Oxygen Masks, NSN 1660-01-652-7884, currently produced by Avox Systems, Inc. (CAGE 53655, P/N 10800C15F). This includes furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for component part procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual quantity is 80 units. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not currently available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 333414 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Published: May 21, 2026
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to determine potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan, including compliance with tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is a request for capability information only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. The intention is to identify and approve vendors for future competitive buys.