Synopsis for Aircraft Escape Slide, NSN - 4240010756640
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing a presolicitation for Aircraft Escape Slides (NSN 4240-01-075-6640), a Critical Safety Item proprietary to Air Cruisers Company, LLC. This acquisition will proceed under Other than Full and Open Competition due to a single responsible source, but the agency actively encourages and will evaluate alternate offers. The solicitation is anticipated to be released around June 15, 2026, with quotes due approximately 30 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Aircraft Escape Slides, specifically NSN 4240-01-075-6640, Part Numbers 16D22231-103. As an Air Force Critical Safety Item, the requirement emphasizes strict adherence to specifications. Adequate data for evaluating alternate offers is not currently available to the procurement agency, necessitating that offerors provide a complete data package for both the approved and any proposed alternate parts for evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Duration: The contract will include a one (1)-year base period and four (4) one (1)-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or around June 15, 2026.
- Quotes Due Date: Approximately July 15, 2026 (30 days after solicitation issue).
- Published Date: May 15, 2026.
Acquisition Strategy & Evaluation
The acquisition will utilize Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This is further supported by 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). Despite this, the solicitation will incorporate DLAD Procurement Notes M06 and L04 to facilitate the submission and evaluation of alternate offers. Technical data packages for alternate products will be sent to the Engineering Support Activity (ESA) for thorough evaluation. Price will be the only evaluated factor for award consideration.
Key Requirements & Information
- Registration: Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Compliance: Buy American Act and Berry Amendment clauses will apply.
- Logistics: Delivery will be FOB Origin, with Inspection and Acceptance also at Origin.
- Solicitation Access: The solicitation (SPE8EG26Q0005) can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Andrew C Rose (andrew.c.rose@dla.mil) or Asheai Patterson (asheai.patterson@dla.mil).