Area of Interest - Tire Fire Suppression Kit Extinguisher.pdf

Commercial Solutions Opening: W56HZV-26-S-0010

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Area of Interest: Tire Fire Suppression Kit (TSFK) Extinguisher

Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) AoI Number: 001

AoI Open Period: May 21, 2026 to June 04, 2026 by 5:00pm ET

Responses: See W912CH-26-S-0010 for Submission Details

1.1 Introduction and Objective

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), in partnership with the Program Management Office Stryker Brigade Combat Team (PM SBCT), is seeking innovative commercial solutions for a new PFAS-Free Tire Fire Suppression Kit Extinguisher for the Stryker Family of Vehicles. Companies shall propose solutions that maximize the use of existing commercial technologies. The primary objective is to identify and procure a modern, effective, and environmentally friendly replacement for the current system while maintaining or exceeding all operational performance standards.

Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the Stryker Family of Vehicles (FoV) CSO posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI responses.

The Contracting/Agreements Officer is not obligated to extend a request for Commercial Solution Proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards/agreements are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the company associated with developing a response.

Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting/Agreements Officer with appropriate consideration established. The Government reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from W912CH-26-S-0010, dated 07 May 2026. The CSO authority is 10 U.S.C. § 3458 – Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures/ DFARS 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening.

1.2 AoI TSFK Extinguisher Features

To best leverage commercial technologies, the Government has defined two types of characteristics for this solution: Core Features and Flexible Features.

• Core Features: These are mandatory features essential to the solution.

• Flexible Features: For these features, companies will propose innovative and cost-effective solutions, prioritizing the use of commercially available components. The detailed firm and flexible features are outlined in the two (2) tables below:

Table 1: Core Features

Electrical Interface

Initiation: 3A/3W maximum all-fire current (50ms pulse) No-Fire Tolerance: 0.5A/0.5W for 5 minutes Actuator Resistance: 1 ohm Connector: Integral actuator terminated with a Deutsch DT04-2P Connector Safety: Equipped with a captive shorting plug to prevent discharge during shipping/handling

Mechanical Interface

Siphon Tube: Allows agent discharge with the valve up Cylinder: Meets DOT requirements based on material; service pressure between 500 and 1,800 PSIG Coating/Paint: Spun/welded steel cylinders require zinc phosphate coating (IAW TT-C-490, Type 1) and CARC Olive Drab Green paint (color #34094 per

AMS-STD-595)

Gauges & Valves: Pressure gauge to indicate charge; safety relief valve (DOT compliant, non-relieving at pressures experienced at 180°F) Outlet Port: Accommodates adapting to a -10 or -12 JIC outlet hose Anti-Recoil: Plug allows discharge with no unsafe movement (IAW MIL-DTL- 62547) Labeling: Must identify Part Number, Charge info, NSN, Serial Number, etc.

Refillability: Must be refillable

Fill Requirements

Agent: Aqueous PFAS-free foam premix Ansul LVS NF-40 Pressurization: Nitrogen to 500 PSIG at 70°F Leak Testing: Trace helium included

Performance Flow Area: Valve/siphon tube flow area exceeds that of a -12 JIC hose (~0.37

sq. in.) when fully open Leak Rate (Helium): 1x10^-5 cc/sec or better Safety (IAW MIL-DTL-7905): Non-shatterable cylinders Discharge Efficiency: ≥ 95% agent discharged vertically (valve up); ≥ 90% agent discharged at a 30° angle from vertical (valve up) Blockage Prevention: Siphon tube designed to prevent flow blockage; no discharged fragments > 300 microns

Environmental Temperatures (IAW ATPD-2404C): Operating (-40°F to 160°F); Storage (-60°F to 160°F) without damage or leakage Resilience (IAW ATPD-2404C): Withstands humidity, salt fog, fungus, solar radiation, icing, rain, fluid contamination, blowing sand/dust, and non-operating altitudes

Shock & Vibration: No accidental discharge and normal operation after General Vibration (60-ton or less), basic shock, and mobility shock (IAW

ATPD-2404C)

Altitude (IAW ATPD-2404C): Extinguisher shall not be damaged and operate after exposure to non-operating altitude

Maintenance Actuator Lifespan: Minimum of 5 years before requiring replacement

Table 2: Flexible Features

Dimensions & Weight

Volume: Minimum 800 in^3 (increased volume is acceptable) Diameter: 7.75 inches (flexible in either direction) Height: Minimum 22 inches; maximum 29 inches (both flexible) Weight: Maximum 70 pounds fully charged

Mechanical Interface

Material Options: Spun Steel (3AA per 49 CFR 178.37) or Spun Aluminum (3AL per 49 CFR 178.46) or Welded Steel/Stainless Steel (4BW per 49 CFR

178.61 or 4DS per 49 CFR 178.47) Cylinder Port: May be in accordance with AS5202 (AS5202-20 preferred, but not mandatory) Gauge Guard: A gauge guard may be included to prevent handling/field damage but is not required Refillability: A fill valve is optional; however, if a fill valve is used, an M6164-2 fill valve should be utilized

Fill Requirements

Agent Volume: 3 or more gallons of aqueous PFAS-free foam premix Ansul LVS NF-40 (increased volume is acceptable)

Performance Activation Time: May initiate discharge within 0.5 seconds (increased or decreased time is acceptable) of receiving activation current

2.0 Submission Requirements

Interested parties shall submit written solution briefs in accordance with (IAW) submission instructions provided in CSO W912CH-26-S-0010.

Written solution briefs in response to this AoI shall be submitted via e-mail to Taylor Ferguson at Taylor.D.Ferguson10.civ@army.mil no later than 5:00pm ET on June 04, 2026, with subject line stating “TSFK Extinguisher Written Solution Brief”.

Solution briefs received after the specified due date and time will be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

In addition to submission of a written solution brief, companies shall also submit the following attachments.

mailto:Taylor.D.Ferguson10.civ@army.mil

Attachment 001 – TSFK Extinguisher Drawing. A preliminary drawing that demonstrates compliance with AoI Table 1: Firm features.

Attachment 002 – Flexible Requirement Validation. Submissions must also include a statement for each flexible feature listed in Table 2 of this AoI.

3.0 Evaluation and Award

All received responses will be evaluated against the criteria outlined in Base CSO, Stryker Family of Vehicles - W912CH-26-S-0010 - for Phases One (1) in accordance with (IAW) Section 3.2.2, for Phase Two (2) IAW Section 3.3.2 [if applicable], and Three (3) IAW Sections 3.4.1.1.2 and 3.4.1.2.2. Companies whose solution briefs are evaluated to be of merit will be invited to provide a Phase 2: Presentation/Pitch IAW the instructions provided in the CSO. Phase 2 will be comprised solely of the presentation/pitch. After conclusion of Phase 2, the Government may issue a Request for Commercial Solutions Proposals (CSP) from selected companies.

Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance (www.sam.gov).

The Government reserves the right to award an Other Transaction (OT) Prototype Agreement or a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12-based contract to a maximum of five (5) companies. Each awardee may be responsible for delivering up to five (5) prototypes.

Notice of Potential Prototype Production OT: In the event of successful prototype completion under an OT Agreement, the Government may issue a follow-on production award. This may be structured as a single Production OT or a series of separate awards for the project and any associated subprojects. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, the Government may execute these awards as "agreements" pursuant to the statute or as "contracts" subject to FAR-based requirements.

4.0 Period of Performance/Delivery Schedule

The required delivery date for all prototypes is December 1, 2026. If this delivery date cannot be met, companies must propose an alternate schedule within its written solution brief along with a detailed justification.

5.0 Points of Contact

Contract Specialist – Taylor Ferguson at Taylor.D.Ferguson10.civ@army.mil

Contracting/Agreements Officer – Marta Furman at Marta.Furman.civ@army.mil mailto:Taylor.D.Ferguson10.civ@army.mil mailto:Marta.Furman.civ@army.mil