Beacon,distress

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for 17 each of NSN 5820-01-723-0289, a distress beacon kit, with quotes due October 14, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, issued as request for quotations SPE4A727T0207 by DLA office SPE4A7 through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) under the Auto Evaluation solicitation type.

Delivery is required within 134 days of award to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, with destination inspection under FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation file describes the item as a commercial off-the-shelf Critical Application Item subject to DLA Technical and Quality Master List requirements, including MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging, removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and source approval request documentation. Supplies must be of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated, and Buy American compliance applies under DFARS 252.225-7001. Other requirements include hazard warning labeling per OSHA standards, U.S.-flag vessels for sea transportation when applicable, and DoD cybersecurity, export control, and safeguarding provisions. Offerors submit representations on small business status, covered telecommunications equipment, and hazardous materials. Quotes require unit pricing, and the form specifies no discount terms. Invoicing and receiving reports process through Wide Area Workflow.