Light,marker,distress

DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment seeks quotes for 21,000 each of Light, Marker, Distress (NSN 6230-01-686-4184) under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, with quotes due October 23, 2026. The solicitation, RFQ SPE8E927T0135, was issued by DLA office SPE8E9 through DIBBS on October 13, 2026, and quotes must be submitted via DIBBS. The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation, and PSC is 6230.

Delivery is required within 164 days, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination, to DLA Distribution New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Quantities are firm with no variance permitted (plus or minus 0%). The item is TYPE I with a non-extendable 60-month shelf life.

Mandatory specifications include a permanently attached 50-inch Type I or Type IA white tether cord and pre-cut, permanently affixed Velcro backing measuring either 2" x 2" or full back surface coverage. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, and packaging with MIL-STD-2073-1E. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited. The RFQ attachment identifies part number 800041-4, manufactured by Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. (CAGE 78673). Buy American requirements under DFARS 252.225-7001 apply above the micro-purchase threshold, and the RFQ incorporates covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibitions and cybersecurity and hazardous materials identification requirements.

Procurement history shows prior awards to six vendors (3WGD1, 78673, 78FU8, 8HBL2, 9W5F2, and 0UWS0) at unit prices from $12.85 to $18.23. The buyer is Matthew Kruc, Matthew.Kruc@dla.mil, 445-737-1261.