Synopsis for Aircraft Escape Slide, NSN - 4240010756640
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 010756640
- Agency
-
Construction and Equipment
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4240 Safety And Rescue Equipment
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
DLA Troop Support is procuring aircraft escape slides (NSN 4240-01-075-6640, part number 16D22231-103) using other than full and open competition procedures, with quotes due September 14, 2026. This is an Air Force Critical Safety Item designated as proprietary to Air Cruisers Company, LLC; the government asserts that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The contract maximum is $9,000,000, with an annual estimated quantity of 60 units and a delivery order minimum quantity of 20 units. Delivery is FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses apply.
Offerors must submit complete data packages including specifications for both the approved part and alternate products to enable technical evaluation. A sources sought notice was posted to SAM.gov on September 15, 2025. The government encourages submission of alternate product offers through procurement notes M06 and L04, with technical data for alternates to be evaluated by the Engineering Support Activity.
Work falls under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment). Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 is posted on the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS) website. RFO FAR Part 12 and Part 15 apply. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 was resolicited effective August 27, 2026 to change the following:
- The Contract Maximum is increased to $9,000,000.00 from $7,500,000.00.
- The Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) is increased to 60 Each from 31 each.
- The Delivery Order Minimum (DO Min) Quantity is increased to 20 Each from 1 each.
- The solicitation closing date and time is hereby extended to September 14, 2026, at 3:00PM EDT.
- The Caution Notice was updated to reflect these changes.
All other terms and conditions of solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 remain unchanged and in force.
_____________________________________________________________________
Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 was resolicited effective July 13, 2026 to extend the closing date to July 27, 2026, at 3:00PM EDT.
All other terms and conditions of solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 remain unchanged and in force.
______________________________________________________________________
Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 was resolicited effective July 06, 2026 to incorporate Clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION 2026-O0040, REVISION 1)(APR 2026):
All other terms and conditions of solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 remain unchanged and in force.
The solicitation closing date remains July 13, 2026, at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This notice is being issued to announce solicitation #SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 has been issued to the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS) website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/). Copies of the solicitation and Attachments can be found here: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQRec.aspx?sn=SPE8EG26Q0005. Vendors must submit quotes in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation no later than Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This is a Synopsis as required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)) and fulfills the synopsis and advertising requirements prescribed in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions.
The solicitation will consist of one National Stock Number (NSN):
NSN: 4240-01-075-6640; Part Numbers - 16D22231-103; Slide, Escape, Aircraft
This item is proprietary to: Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE – 70167).
This is an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency. The offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation.
The solicitation issue date will be on or around June 15, 2026, and the closing date will be thirty (30) days thereafter. All responsible sources will be able to submit a quote which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.
The acquisition will be accomplished using Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The solicitation will be issued as an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The contract will include a one (1)-year base period, and four (4) one (1)-year option periods. Delivery will be FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses apply.
RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and RFO FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation will be utilized.
This synopsis should NOT be considered a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.
To be considered for award, interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM site may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Price will be the only evaluated factor utilized for the proposed acquisition.
A copy of the solicitation can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS). To locate a solicitation go to the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), and from the menu bar select "RFQs ", then conduct a search either through the "RFQ Database Search" or the " RFQ Solicitation Text Search" areas. The solicitation number will be SPE8EG26Q0005. For any questions or further details please contact Andrew C Rose at email andrew.c.rose@dla.mil and Asheai Patterson at email asheai.patterson@dla.mil.
Update #4 ·
Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 was resolicited effective July 13, 2026 to extend the closing date to July 27, 2026, at 3:00PM EDT.
All other terms and conditions of solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 remain unchanged and in force.
______________________________________________________________________
Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 was resolicited effective July 06, 2026 to incorporate Clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION 2026-O0040, REVISION 1)(APR 2026):
All other terms and conditions of solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 remain unchanged and in force.
The solicitation closing date remains July 13, 2026, at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This notice is being issued to announce solicitation #SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 has been issued to the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS) website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/). Copies of the solicitation and Attachments can be found here: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQRec.aspx?sn=SPE8EG26Q0005. Vendors must submit quotes in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation no later than Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This is a Synopsis as required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)) and fulfills the synopsis and advertising requirements prescribed in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions.
The solicitation will consist of one National Stock Number (NSN):
NSN: 4240-01-075-6640; Part Numbers - 16D22231-103; Slide, Escape, Aircraft
This item is proprietary to: Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE – 70167).
This is an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency. The offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation.
The solicitation issue date will be on or around June 15, 2026, and the closing date will be thirty (30) days thereafter. All responsible sources will be able to submit a quote which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.
The acquisition will be accomplished using Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The solicitation will be issued as an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The contract will include a one (1)-year base period, and four (4) one (1)-year option periods. Delivery will be FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses apply.
RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and RFO FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation will be utilized.
This synopsis should NOT be considered a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.
To be considered for award, interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM site may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Price will be the only evaluated factor utilized for the proposed acquisition.
A copy of the solicitation can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS). To locate a solicitation go to the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), and from the menu bar select "RFQs ", then conduct a search either through the "RFQ Database Search" or the " RFQ Solicitation Text Search" areas. The solicitation number will be SPE8EG26Q0005. For any questions or further details please contact Andrew C Rose at email andrew.c.rose@dla.mil and Asheai Patterson at email asheai.patterson@dla.mil.
Update #3 ·
Solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 was resolicited effective July 06, 2026 to incorporate Clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION 2026-O0040, REVISION 1)(APR 2026):
All other terms and conditions of solicitation SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 remain unchanged and in force.
The solicitation closing date remains July 13, 2026, at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This notice is being issued to announce solicitation #SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 has been issued to the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS) website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/). Copies of the solicitation and Attachments can be found here: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQRec.aspx?sn=SPE8EG26Q0005. Vendors must submit quotes in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation no later than Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This is a Synopsis as required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)) and fulfills the synopsis and advertising requirements prescribed in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions.
The solicitation will consist of one National Stock Number (NSN):
NSN: 4240-01-075-6640; Part Numbers - 16D22231-103; Slide, Escape, Aircraft
This item is proprietary to: Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE – 70167).
This is an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency. The offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation.
The solicitation issue date will be on or around June 15, 2026, and the closing date will be thirty (30) days thereafter. All responsible sources will be able to submit a quote which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.
The acquisition will be accomplished using Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The solicitation will be issued as an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The contract will include a one (1)-year base period, and four (4) one (1)-year option periods. Delivery will be FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses apply.
RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and RFO FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation will be utilized.
This synopsis should NOT be considered a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.
To be considered for award, interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM site may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Price will be the only evaluated factor utilized for the proposed acquisition.
A copy of the solicitation can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS). To locate a solicitation go to the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), and from the menu bar select "RFQs ", then conduct a search either through the "RFQ Database Search" or the " RFQ Solicitation Text Search" areas. The solicitation number will be SPE8EG26Q0005. For any questions or further details please contact Andrew C Rose at email andrew.c.rose@dla.mil and Asheai Patterson at email asheai.patterson@dla.mil.
Update #2 ·
This notice is being issued to announce solicitation #SPE8EG-26-Q-0005 has been issued to the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS) website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/). Copies of the solicitation and Attachments can be found here: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFQ/RFQRec.aspx?sn=SPE8EG26Q0005. Vendors must submit quotes in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation no later than Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00PM EDT.
______________________________________________________________________
This is a Synopsis as required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)) and fulfills the synopsis and advertising requirements prescribed in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions.
The solicitation will consist of one National Stock Number (NSN):
NSN: 4240-01-075-6640; Part Numbers - 16D22231-103; Slide, Escape, Aircraft
This item is proprietary to: Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE – 70167).
This is an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency. The offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation.
The solicitation issue date will be on or around June 15, 2026, and the closing date will be thirty (30) days thereafter. All responsible sources will be able to submit a quote which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.
The acquisition will be accomplished using Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The solicitation will be issued as an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The contract will include a one (1)-year base period, and four (4) one (1)-year option periods. Delivery will be FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses apply.
RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and RFO FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation will be utilized.
This synopsis should NOT be considered a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.
To be considered for award, interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM site may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Price will be the only evaluated factor utilized for the proposed acquisition.
A copy of the solicitation can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS). To locate a solicitation go to the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), and from the menu bar select "RFQs ", then conduct a search either through the "RFQ Database Search" or the " RFQ Solicitation Text Search" areas. The solicitation number will be SPE8EG26Q0005. For any questions or further details please contact Andrew C Rose at email andrew.c.rose@dla.mil and Asheai Patterson at email asheai.patterson@dla.mil.
Update #1 ·
This is a Synopsis as required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416)) and fulfills the synopsis and advertising requirements prescribed in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions.
The solicitation will consist of one National Stock Number (NSN):
NSN: 4240-01-075-6640; Part Numbers - 16D22231-103; Slide, Escape, Aircraft
This item is proprietary to: Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE – 70167).
This is an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency. The offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation.
The solicitation issue date will be on or around June 15, 2026, and the closing date will be thirty (30) days thereafter. All responsible sources will be able to submit a quote which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.
The acquisition will be accomplished using Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The solicitation will be issued as an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The contract will include a one (1)-year base period, and four (4) one (1)-year option periods. Delivery will be FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses apply.
RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and RFO FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation will be utilized.
This synopsis should NOT be considered a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.
To be considered for award, interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM site may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Price will be the only evaluated factor utilized for the proposed acquisition.
A copy of the solicitation can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS). To locate a solicitation go to the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), and from the menu bar select "RFQs ", then conduct a search either through the "RFQ Database Search" or the " RFQ Solicitation Text Search" areas. The solicitation number will be SPE8EG26Q0005. For any questions or further details please contact Andrew C Rose at email andrew.c.rose@dla.mil and Asheai Patterson at email asheai.patterson@dla.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA NSN - 4240010756640_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Notice for Aircraft Escape Slide, NSN - 4240010756640 | Pre-Solicitation |
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