B-2 Fire Extinguisher Cartridge

The contract solicitation FA8213-26-Q-3002 seeks the procurement of 210 units of the Pacer Special fire extinguisher cartridge, NSN 1377013524160, with part numbers 2-102190-1 and 446041, alongside unpriced data deliverables under Line Item 0002. Delivery is required within a 12-month As Required Order (ARO) period to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with F.O.B. Origin terms placing title and risk of loss at the contractor’s facility. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to military and federal standards for packaging, preservation, and marking, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification. Hazardous materials must comply with 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN 24-604, requiring Safety Data Sheets submitted five days in advance and Competent Authority Approval for shipments. All shipping containers must be marked with NSN, part number, FSCM, and project designator, and include ESD-safe packaging where applicable. Wood packaging must meet ISPM 15 standards, and reusable containers must be prepared for return per AFMC Form 158. Proposals are evaluated on Schedule and Price, with Schedule being significantly more important than cost, using an adjectival rating system ranging from Outstanding (Blue) to Unacceptable (Red) based on Work Breakdown Structure, milestones, task durations, and vendor qualification. The award will be made through a best-value trade-off, not LPTA. All invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through WAWF using the DoDAAC FA8213, with mandatory compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and submission of specified CDRLs including Lot Acceptance Test Reports and Quality Assurance Program Plans. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility, with Government Quality Assurance personnel responsible for verifying compliance with MIL-STD-1916, MIL-STD-129, and other referenced standards. Offerors must provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, represent size and socioeconomic status, and certify compliance with the Buy American Act and ITAR provisions. The solicitation includes 10