Heater,thermal releas

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks quotes for 74 each of thermal release heaters (NSN 5999-00-504-9617) under Request for Quotations SPE7M126U6540, with quotes due October 9, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, issued as an AIDC and submitted through DIBBS.

The item is designated a Critical Application Item, with two qualified manufacturers identified: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 21877, P/N 167576) and DRS Naval Power Systems Inc (CAGE 27192, P/N 9104H3926). Supplies must be of domestic origin and comply with Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements under DFARS 252.225-7001. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129. Delivery is required within 118 days on FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The solicitation incorporates extensive FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses, including cybersecurity and small business rerepresentation.

The government file summary describes a unilateral indefinite delivery contract below the simplified acquisition threshold, with an estimated annual quantity of 74 units, a guaranteed minimum of 11 units, a minimum delivery order of 37 units, and a contract maximum value of $350,000. Pricing evaluation is based on estimated annual demand. The same summary states the solicitation is a candidate for automated award, provided it contains no First Article Test requirements. Procurement history shows prior awards to CAGE 5V049 ranging from $82.90 to $294.47 per unit. The procurement carries Product Service Code 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components, and was posted September 22, 2026.