Notification of Determination to Consolidate Contract Requirements for The United States Air Force (USAF) Airsave Survival Vest and Accessories
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 has issued a presolicitation notice announcing its determination to consolidate contract requirements for the USAF Airsave Survival Vest and associated accessories. This consolidation, determined on March 27, 2026, will result in a future solicitation designated as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13). Interested parties should monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE) for the forthcoming solicitation, which will not be publicized prior to April 7, 2026.
Scope of Consolidation
The DLA has determined to consolidate requirements for the following items:
- USAF Airsave Survival Vest (NSN: 8415-01-612-6331)
- Horizontal Mounting Panel (NSN: 8415-01-612-6332)
- Expansion Panel (two sizes: NSN 8415-01-612-6327 (small), 8415-01-612-6330 (large))
- General Pocket Assembly (two sizes: NSN 8415-01-612-6326 (small), 8415-01-612-6329 (large))
- Radio Pocket Assembly (NSN: 8415-01-612-6336)
- Crew Regulator Unit/Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (CRU/JHMCS) Attachment (NSN: 8415-01-611-8235)
- Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting System (HMIT Attachment) (NSN: 8415-01-690-0205)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Determination to Consolidate)
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support
- Determination Date: March 27, 2026
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) for the future solicitation.
- Next Steps: The detailed justification for this consolidation will be published with the forthcoming solicitation. The solicitation will be released no sooner than April 7, 2026.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a public announcement of the agency's determination. All interested parties are encouraged to monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE) for the release of the solicitation. For inquiries, contact Alex Salim (ALEX.SALIM@DLA.MIL) or Maria C Aguayo (maria.aguayo@dla.mil).