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DLA Troop Support is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers for Chlorate Candles (NSN 4460-00-875-4568) and Ignitors (4460-01-043-7635). The government is exploring the possibility of establishing a five-year, Long-Term, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract for these items. Interested companies must adhere to the latest specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-32789, which supersedes previous standards. This notice is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for quotes, proposals, or bids, nor does it obligate the government to make any purchases. Manufacturers interested in participating should contact the Contracting Officer, Tamika Hines, to provide market pricing, estimated delivery timelines, and documentation of their manufacturing experience with these specific items. Respondents are encouraged to review item descriptions thoroughly to identify any potential production challenges. If a formal solicitation is eventually issued, it will be posted on sam.gov and the DLA Internet Bid Board System. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor these platforms for future procurement opportunities.

General Info

DLA seeks manufacturers for Chlorate Candle and Ignitor under five-year IDIQ contract; market research only.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Troop Support

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
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OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
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Tamika Hines
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Companies interested in producing the item described below should view the newest specification for the item. MIL-DTL-32789, dated 6 February 2025 supercedes CS-4460-0001 6 May 2008 and can be found by searching the ASSIST website: https://assist.dla.mil/.



This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid. DLA Troop Support is conducting market research seeking to identify possible manufacturers that can supply the Chlorate Candle NSN 4460-00-875-4568 and Ignitor 4460-01-043-7635 under a potential five-year, Long-Term, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract.


Interested manufacturers are requested to review the item descriptions carefully to identify any potential manufacturing challenges and formulate any questions.


The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to gather information that will identify sources for the possibility of a solicitation for the referenced items.


Interested manufacturers should contact the Contracting Officer, Tamika Hines, DLA Troop Support – Construction & Equipment; tamika.t.hines@dla.mil with information such as market pricing, delivery times, experience with the manufacture of the items, and any other pertinent information.


This Sources Sought Notice is issued for the purposes of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry. The Government will NOT pay for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought notice. If a solicitation results, it would be synopsized on the sam.gov website and subsequently published on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). It would be the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor the websites for any such notices.

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