42 OSS - Fire Bottles for Flightline Operations

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is seeking industry input to procure ten new 150-pound wheeled fire extinguishers for flightline operations under solicitation FA3300OSS26I. The requirement specifies Amerex Model 775 units charged with Novec 1230 or SF1230, or an approved equivalent, that meet Technical Order 00-25-172 and USAFE policy mandates. All units must be brand new, internally pressurized at time of delivery, and clearly marked with the National Stock Number 4210-01-610-6985 and model designation. Delivery is required to Building 843 at 220 West Ash Street, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, with acceptance occurring at the destination upon verification of compliance with all technical and performance standards. The procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339999, and respondents must provide their CAGE and UEI codes along with confirmation of their ability to supply either the specified brand-name equipment or an acceptable alternative, with supporting documentation for any non-brand-name offering. The request is a sources-sought notice aimed at gathering market intelligence rather than issuing a formal solicitation, and no contract clause, evaluation factors, or pricing details are yet established. Responses are due by 1:00 P.M. CDT on June 2, 2026, and must be submitted via email to primary and secondary points of contact at the 42nd Contracting Squadron. No formal proposals, page limits, or submission portals are mandated—only concise responses addressing equipment capability and business size status are required. Packaging and marking requirements rely on commercial or OEM practices without reference to military standards like MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073, though units must include manufacturer documentation, warranty information, and technical support contacts prior to acceptance. The acquisition is in the early planning phase; no contract award, payment instructions, or accounting data are available at this time, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative has been formally designated. The ultimate goal is to finalize the acquisition strategy based on industry feedback to ensure seamless compatibility with existing flightline equipment inventories while adhering strictly to safety and environmental regulations governing clean agent fire suppression systems.