Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing and Assembly for BLACKHAWK Weapon System

The contract entails the end-to-end production of a fire extinguisher designated by NSN 1680-01-275-9782, specifically engineered for integration with the BLACKHAWK weapon system. This includes all phases from initial design and engineering to the sourcing of obsolescent components, full-scale manufacturing, rigorous quality assurance testing, and final delivery. All work must adhere strictly to DoD-STD-100 specifications to ensure compatibility, safety, and reliability under operational conditions. The contractor is responsible for maintaining full traceability and compliance throughout the lifecycle of the product, addressing supply chain challenges related to aging parts without compromising performance standards. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, with a submission deadline of May 20, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 332999 indicates it falls under other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The place of performance and specific delivery location are not detailed in the provided data, but the work is expected to support critical defense systems, requiring precise adherence to military standards. The procurement is not set aside for any specific socioeconomic category, and all potential bidders must demonstrate capability in high-reliability defense manufacturing and experience with legacy component replacement strategies.