5 Year IDIQ Contract for MK-7 and MK-8 Life Rafts SPRMM126RRA09
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AI-generated · Oct 29, 2025Capable of supplying two inflatable life rafts for US Navy use: Mark-7 (25-person) and Mark-8 (50-person), in accordance with the attached Section C technical specification (subject to minor changes during ISEA review). The baseline item must be an existing product or non-developmental item that currently holds U.S. Coast Guard certification meeting MSC.48(66) and 46 CFR 160.151, and the inflatable raft must be constructed to SOLAS requirements (IMO MSC.48(66), Chapter I Reg. 1.2 and Chapter IV Regs. 4.1–4.2). The government holds rights to the technical data with no manufacturing or tooling restrictions.
The government intends to issue multiple firm-fixed-price long-term IDIQ contracts for five years (three base years plus two option years). Individual requirements will be solicited competitively among sources that have First Article Testing Approval. To participate as an approved source, complete and return the attached market survey forms (voluntary submission; this is informational only and not a solicitation).
DLA Weapons Support is seeking sources capable of supplying the following items: 1. NSN 3HD 4220 014446260 LIFE RAFT, INFLATABLE P/N: SEE SECTION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (ATTACHED) 2. NSN 3HD 4220 014753185 LIFE RAFT, INFLATABLE P/N: SEE SECTION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (ATTACHED) The Section C technical specification being provided is in the process of being reviewed for ISEA approval. Any changes should be minor and will be conveyed via the technical data provided when the formal solicitation is issued. AMC code 1G. The Government has rights to the technical data, the data package is complete, and there are no technical data, engineering, tooling or manufacturing restrictions. (This is the only A/RMSC that implies that parts are candidates for full and open competition. Other A/RMSCs such as K, M, N, Q, and S may imply limited competition when two or more independent sources exist yet the technical data package is inadequate for full and open competition.) A/RMCs 1 or 2 are valid. Prospective Offerors are hereby informed that any existing inflatable life raft, offered as part of a response to a Request for Proposal (RFP), as a baseline product from which to produce or develop the required United States Navy (USN) Mark-7 (25-Person) and Mark-8 (50-Person) life rafts, must be an existing product or non-developmental item (NDI) which currently holds U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) certification having met, at a minimum, the requirements of Chapter IV of MSC.48(66) and 46 CFR 160.151. The inflatable life raft shall be constructed in accordance with the following the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 74/83, hereinafter referred to as SOLAS, provisions: 1. IMO Resolution MSC.48(66) Chapter I, Regulation 1.2 2. IMO Resolution MSC.48(66) Chapter IV, Regulation 4.1 3. IMO Resolution MSC.48(66) Chapter IV, Regulation 4.2 The government's intent is to issue multiple firm fixed price long term indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts for a period of 5 YEARS (3 base years and 2 one year option periods). Once contracts are issued, individual requirements will be solicited competitively between all sources that have received First Article Testing Approval. Sources capable of supplying and interested in becoming an approved source of supply for this item should complete the attached market survey forms. If you have trouble downloading the attachment, contact the buyer at sean.mcdonnell@dla.mil to request a copy via email. Completed forms are to be returned to the buyer via email by 1:00 PM EST on 04 November 2025. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY
From Sources Sought posted on Oct 28, 2025PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: THE GOVERNMENT IS PLANNING TO SOLICIT FOR MULTIPLE 5 YEAR INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACTS FOR PROCUREMENT OF 25 MAN AND 50 MAN LIFE RAFTS. ITEMS TO BE PROCURED ARE 25- MAN RAFT, NSN 3HD 4220-01-444-6260 AND 50 MAN RAFT, NSN 3HD 4220-01-475-3185 MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NSWCCD-83-TM-2020/19 OCTOBER 2020. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE RELEASED AND POSTED TO SAM.GOV. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ALREADY HAVE A COAST GUARD APPROVED RAFT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. AMC CODE 1G - The Government has rights to the technical data, the data package is complete, and there are no technical data, engineering, tooling or manufacturing restrictions. (This is the only A/RMSC that implies that parts are candidates for full and open competition. Other A/RMSCs such as K, M, N, Q, and S may imply limited competition when two or more independent sources exist yet the technical data package is inadequate for full and open competition.) A/RMCs 1 or 2 are valid. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
From Presolicitation posted on Nov 17, 2025The attached is a solicitation to establish a 5 year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide 25 man raft (NSN 3HD 4220-01-444-6260 and 50 MAN raft (NSN 3HD 4220-01-475-3185) manufactured in accordance with the Attachment 2 Specification for the United States Navy 25 Person (Mark-7) Mod 2 and 50 Person (Mark-8) Mod 2 Inflatable Life Rafts (NSWCCD-83-TM-2020/19 OCTOBER 2020).
From Solicitation posted on Feb 04, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Oct 28, 2025
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Presolicitation Posted Nov 17, 2025View changes (5)
- Title: 5 Year IDIQ Contract for MK-7 and MK-8 Life Rafts → 5 YEAR INDEFINITE DELIVERY/ INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT FOR 25 MAN AND 50 MAN LIFE RAFTS
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Nov 04, 2025 → Dec 03, 2025
- NAICS Codes: 326299 → None
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Feb 04, 2026View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 03, 2025 → Mar 06, 2026
- NAICS Codes: None → 326299
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