EXTINGUISHER,FIRE,A - Interchangeable NSN

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Ok DLA Aviation office at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is seeking proposals under solicitation SPRTA1-26-R-0323 for the procurement of fire extinguishers designated as EXTINGUISHER,FIRE,A, specifically for use on the C-17 aircraft’s auxiliary power unit area. The requirement is for an interchangeable NSN 1680015078479JY, which is equivalent to NSN 1680017029945JY, with interchangeable part numbers 472553-2 and M472553-2. The extinguishers must be manufactured using specified materials including Steel, CRES, Nitronic 40, and DOT-E8495-700 for one variant, and 21-6-9 CRES (Nitronic 40) for the other. The government requires full compliance with IUID marking standards and qualification requirements, but does not own the manufacturing data or intellectual property rights for this item, advising potential offerors to contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer directly to obtain necessary technical data. The procurement is governed under FAR 6.302 and statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and all responsible sources may submit bids in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i). The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis with an estimated quantity of 46 units and a range of 12 to 69 units, though no total contract value is specified. The solicitation does not use FAR Part 12 commercial item policies, and no set-aside provisions apply. The Government’s obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds, with no legal liability incurred until written notice of funding is provided to the Contractor. Award will be based on a combination of price and past performance, with price being a significant factor, though no specific weights or point allocations are disclosed. Delivery timelines, place of performance, and inspection procedures are not detailed in the available documentation. Offerors must submit responses exclusively through SAM.gov, with no telephone requests permitted. The submission deadline is July 23, 2026, and all inquiries should be directed to Jessie Payne at Jessie.payne@us.af.mil. Foreign-owned firms are advised to consult with the contracting officer prior