Supply of Emergency Escape and Rescue Equipment (AX)

The contract calls for the manufacture or sourcing of one unit of emergency escape and rescue equipment identified by NSN 4240015186839, with strict compliance required across all technical specifications, packaging, labeling, and regulatory frameworks. The equipment must meet the operational and safety standards mandated by the Department of Defense and is intended for use at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, which serves as the sole place of performance. This is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 339113, indicating specialized manufacturing for defense applications, and was posted on August 9, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning all eligible contractors may respond. The sourcing and delivery of this equipment is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, underscoring its critical role in military readiness and emergency response capabilities. While no specific point of contact is listed, all submissions and inquiries must be made through the official DIBBS portal linked in the contract details. The equipment’s sole intended use necessitates exact adherence to design and certification requirements to ensure functionality under life-critical conditions. Failure to comply with any technical or regulatory component will render the offer non-responsive, and timing is critical as no extensions are implied in the posted deadlines.