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This is a predicted recompete opportunity for the Defense Logistics Agency involving the procurement of fire extinguishers under NAICS code 339999. The current contract, SPE8E626P1068, was awarded to Apex Pinnacle Corp for a total value of 305,160 dollars. The existing agreement is structured as a firm fixed price contract and was competed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The current contract is estimated to end on October 26, 2026, with a medium confidence level that the requirement will be recompeted. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Don Trachtman. This opportunity is categorized as a pre-forecast based on federal award data and previous solicitation SPE8E6-26-Q-0433.

General Info

DLA predicted recompete for fire extinguishers, previously awarded to Apex Pinnacle Corp.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA, 139012618, USA

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PostedApr 26

pre-forecast

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Don Trachtman

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: SPE8E626P1068 Incumbent: APEX PINNACLE CORP Contract Value: $305,160 Potential End Date: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z Competition: COMPETED UNDER SAP Pricing: FIRM FIXED PRICE Classification: recompete-likely (Confidence: medium - 65/100)
DLA award SPE8E626P1068 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: APEX PINNACLE CORP (CAGE 0REY5) Total Contract Price: $305,160.00 Award Date: 07-02-2026 Solicitation: SPE8E6-26-Q-0433 Line items: - EXTINGUISHER, FIRE (NSN/Part 4210011491356, PR 7016566049)

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