SURVIVAL KIT, INDIVI SPE4A726R0416

The Government is seeking parties having an interest in and the resources to support NSN 1680-01-701-5144, Survival Kit, Individual. This item is currently manufactured by: Air Cruisers Co. LLC, CAGE 70167, under part number D13615-203. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The sources sought notification is NOT FOR THE CURRENT BUY, the intention is to get vendors interested in getting approved so they can compete on the NEXT buy. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by February 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Renee Griffin (renee.griffin@dla.mil). If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Renee Griffin via email renee.griffin@dla.mil.

Solicitation for End Item: No end item specified, Survival Kit, Individual, NSN: 1680-01-701-5144, 100223654. TERM OF THE CONTRACT: 60 MONTHS. DELIVERY SCHEDULE 189 DAYS ARO. Configuration Control item. Critical Application item. NAICS is 336413. This is an unrestricted other than full and open procurement. Potential Source: Air Cruisers Co LLC, CAGE 70167. FOB Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Destination. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the 5-year base period will be 40 each. Export Control drawings do not apply. There are no specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described that can be furnished by the Government. Request is for a written proposal. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on the issue date cited in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued on or about March 6, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. POC: Renee Griffin; Email address: renee.griffin@dla.mil.