ContractPresolicitation

Synopsis for Aircraft Escape Slide, NSN - 4240010756640

DEPT OF DEFENSE• 010756640
Response Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
56 days left
Days Remaining
56
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

DLA Troop Support, under the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking a source for an aircraft escape slide used as NSN 4240-01-075-6640. The acquisition covers the slide identified by part number 16D22231-103 and is intended to support procurement of this safety item from the designated source, Air Cruisers Company, LLC, while allowing alternate offers with a complete data package for evaluation. The procurement is described as an other-than-full-and-open, firm-fixed-price IDIQ action for a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods, with FOB Origin delivery, inspection and acceptance at origin, and Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses applying; price is the only evaluated factor. The solicitation is expected to issue on or around June 15, 2026 with a closing date 30 days later, and it will be posted on DIBBS under solicitation number SPE8EG26Q0005, with SAM registration required for award consideration.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
336413
Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code
4240
SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
JA NSN - 4240010756640_Redacted.pdf
PDF•266 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain, is seeking to acquire Aircraft Escape Slides (NSN: 4240-01-075-6640, P/N - 16D22231-103) from Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE - 70167) using an Other than Full and Open Competition basis, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). This justification, posted on SAM.gov and DIBBS, outlines a one-year base term with four one-year options. A Sources Sought Notice was previously issued. To encourage competition for alternate products, the solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Notes M06 and L04, providing instructions for submitting alternative offers to be evaluated by the Engineering Support Activity. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable.
Market Research Survey for NSN - 4240010756640.pdf
PDF•326 KB•Sep 15, 2025
AI Summary
DLA Troop Support is conducting market research for "Slide, Escape, Aircraft" (NSN: 4240-01-075-6640) to develop an acquisition strategy and assess industry capabilities. This inquiry is not a solicitation but seeks vendor expertise on efficient procurement. Vendors are requested to answer a series of questions regarding the item's commerciality, application, cost drivers, pricing stability, unique characteristics, foreign material content, domestic sourcing, delivery capabilities (FOB Origin, DVD, depot), production rates, and interest in long-term contracts with economic price adjustments. The survey also asks about minimum/maximum order quantities and requires company information. Responses are confidential and must be submitted to Andrew Rose by October 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT. Failure to provide information may hinder the government's capability assessment.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 15, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineJul 15, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 30, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Point of Contact

Name
Andrew Rose

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov