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AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) 4210-01-668-6235 (3% 5 gal) 4210-01-668-6228 (3% 55 gal) 4210-01-668-6204 (6% 5 gal) 4210-01-668-6221 (6% 55 gal) SPE8E6XXXXXX

Solicitation SPE8E6XXXXXX Copied Notice ID 49d06788a287447891fb71245531e542 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — DLA TROOP SUPPORT
SAM.gov
Posted
Aug 04, 2025
Deadline
Sep 04, 2025
Set-aside
NONE
NAICS
333998
PSC
1365

Summary

AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025

Procurement seeks a large-volume supply of AFFF liquid concentrate in two formulations (3% and 6%), packaged in 5-gallon buckets and 55-gallon drums, for defense firefighting use. Bidders must meet DLA packaging and quality requirements, supply must come from a QPL-approved manufacturer, and the product must conform to the MIL SPEC for AFFF concentrates. The material must be produced within one year of delivery, and a government-quality conformance inspection will be witnessed; only lots that pass may be shipped. Safety data sheets and labeling must meet OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, with pre-award review by the contracting officer and appropriate worker training on SDS and labels.

Between notices, the more detailed one specifies these requirements (QPL, packaging, lot-based QC, test-report submission, government inspection, and hazardous materials labeling requirements) while the other notice provides only the product identifiers with no descriptive requirements. This indicates that the detailed, must-comply provisions are present in the first notice, whereas the second notice offers no additional information beyond the same product list.

The Department of Defense is exploring a large Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) purchase of potentially 3M+ gallons. This requirement would be a blend of both 3% concentrate and 6% concentrate, in both 55-gallon drums and 5-gallon buckets. FOAM LIQUID, FIRE EXTINGUISHING RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS. RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES THIS NSN HAS QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL) REQUIREMENTS. . THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE QPL ITEM MUST BE QPL APPROVED AT THE TIME OF THE CONTRACT AWARD. RQ001: TAILORED HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (MANUFACTURERS AND NON-MANUFACTURERS) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: AFFF Material shall be manufactured within one year of the delivery date. MIL SPEC TITLED "FIRE EXTINGUISHER AGENT<(>,<)> AQUEOUS FILM-FOAMING FOAM (AFFF) LIQUID CONCEN- TRATE FOR FRESH AND SEA WATER" APPLIES. Para 4.2. Test report as required in Para 4.4.3 shall be forwarded to: COMMANDER NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: SEA 05P5 S FLETCHER 1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE MAIL STOP 5145 WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5145 QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION SHALL BE WITNESSED BY THE GOVERNMENT QAR. ONLY MATERIAL THAT IS INDENTIFIABLE TO A LOT WHICH HAS SATISFACTORY COMPLETED THE QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION MAY BE SHIPPED FOR STOCK OR DIRECT DELIVERY. Hazard Communication Standard Notice: Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous materials to government activities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating the applicable information on labels. In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015: 1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with the requirements found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government. 2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 requirements or current Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) labels when subject to labeling requirements under those statutes. This product labeling is required for hazardous materials delivered to the Government. 3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200. For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at: https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

From Sources Sought posted on Aug 04, 2025

The Department of Defense is exploring a large Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) purchase of potentially 3M+ gallons. This requirement would be a blend of both 3% concentrate and 6% concentrate, in both 55-gallon drums and 5-gallon buckets. The purpose of this market survey is to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide as well as to determine what your industry will be capable of providing with respect to the required items. For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing your expertise and insight into how these items can be most efficiently procured. This market survey does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Any information or pricing received will not be binding. The U.S Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this market survey. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this market survey will not be reimbursed. The market survey is attached. FOAM LIQUID, FIRE EXTINGUISHING RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS. RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES THIS NSN HAS QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL) REQUIREMENTS. . THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE QPL ITEM MUST BE QPL APPROVED AT THE TIME OF THE CONTRACT AWARD. RQ001: TAILORED HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (MANUFACTURERS AND NON-MANUFACTURERS) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: AFFF Material shall be manufactured within one year of the delivery date. MIL SPEC TITLED "FIRE EXTINGUISHER AGENT<(>,<)> AQUEOUS FILM-FOAMING FOAM (AFFF) LIQUID CONCEN- TRATE FOR FRESH AND SEA WATER" APPLIES. Para 4.2. Test report as required in Para 4.4.3 shall be forwarded to: COMMANDER NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: SEA 05P5 S FLETCHER 1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE MAIL STOP 5145 WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5145 QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION SHALL BE WITNESSED BY THE GOVERNMENT QAR. ONLY MATERIAL THAT IS INDENTIFIABLE TO A LOT WHICH HAS SATISFACTORY COMPLETED THE QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION MAY BE SHIPPED FOR STOCK OR DIRECT DELIVERY. Hazard Communication Standard Notice: Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous materials to government activities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating the applicable information on labels. In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015: 1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with the requirements found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government. 2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 requirements or current Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) labels when subject to labeling requirements under those statutes. This product labeling is required for hazardous materials delivered to the Government. 3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200. For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at: https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

From Sources Sought posted on Aug 05, 2025

Notice history

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  1. Sources Sought Posted Aug 04, 2025
  2. Sources Sought LATEST Posted Aug 05, 2025
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Details

Solicitation number SPE8E6XXXXXX
Notice ID 49d06788a287447891fb71245531e542
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 1365
NAICS 333998
Set-aside No Set aside used
Place of performance Pennsylvania
Archive date Sep 19, 2025

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

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Contacts

primary
John Lieb

Email

Phone

secondary
Vincent Oliva

Email

Phone

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT
DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Place of Performance

Pennsylvania 19111
USA

Dates

Posted Aug 04, 2025 1 year ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 2 days ago
Due Sep 04, 2025 11 months ago