Place of performanceRichmond, VA, 23237, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
The Department of Defense is seeking a Firm Fixed Price contract for 422 units of a Sensing Element, Fire (NSN: 6340-01-471-2595). A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be solicited, with the solicitation issue date around 09/17/2026. [1]
Key points
Contract is for 422 units of Sensing Element, Fire. [1]
Award decision uses price, past performance, and SPRS. [1]
THE FINAL CONTRACT AWARD DECISION MAY BE BASED UPON A COMBINATION OF PRICE, PAST PERFORMANCE AND OTHER EVALUATION FACTORS AS DESCRIBED IN THE SOLICITATION UTILIZING THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (SPRS).
ALTERNATE OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT A SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR) PACKAGE ALONG WITH A COMPLETED COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.
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Title: NSN: 6340-01-471-2595; P/N: 35790-211-400; SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE NSN: 6340-01-471-2595; P/N: 35790-211-400; SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE. FOB AT ORIGIN AND INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE AT DESTINATION. DELIVERY: 440 DAYS ARO TO THE DESIGNATED LOCATION. SOLCITATION # SPE4A626R0277 UNRESTRICTED ACQUISITION FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION APPLIES. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) WILL BE SOLICITED FOR AWARD OF A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR A QUANTIY OF 422 EACH. THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT 09/17/2026.THE CLOSING DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT 10/18/2026. IF AN OFFER SUBMITTED TO THE SOLICITATION IS OVER $900,000 A SUBCONTRACTING PLAN WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THE OFFER. IF AN OFFER SUBMITTED TO THE SOLICITATION IS OVER $10,000,000, CERTIFIED COST AND PRICING DATA AND A SUBCONTRACTING PLAN WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THE OFFER. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD, REGARDLESS OF DOLLAR VALUE, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN SAM. SAM REGISTRATION IS AT HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV. ALTERNATE OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT A SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR) PACKAGE ALONG WITH A COMPLETED COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. IF TIME DOES NOT PERMIT EVALUATION OF SAR PACKAGES, THE ALTERNATE OFFER WILL NOT BE REVIEWED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT BUT, IF APPROVED, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE PROCUREMENTS. THE FINAL CONTRACT AWARD DECISION MAY BE BASED UPON A COMBINATION OF PRICE, PAST PERFORMANCE AND OTHER EVALUATION FACTORS AS DESCRIBED IN THE SOLICITATION UTILIZING THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (SPRS). POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS PROCUREMENT IS MICHAEL BLAIN, PHONE (804) 807- 4436 or e-mail Michael.blain@dla.mil.
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TitleSOURCES SOUGHT NSN: 6340-01-471-2595; P/N: 35790-211-400; SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE quantity 422 unitsNSN: 6340-01-471-2595; P/N: 35790-211-400; SENSING ELEMENT, FIRENotice typeSources SoughtCombined Synopsis/SolicitationResponse deadline2026-08-26T21:00:00+00:002026-09-17T21:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-09-102026-10-02DescriptionThis source's sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The government requests a Sources Sought for: SPE4A626R0277 NSN: 6340-014712595 NAICS: 334290 Quantity: 422 units If your company has manufacturing capabilities, please submit a Source Approval Package (SAR) for technical review and evaluation since this item is an approved source to the following sources: KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES INC. CAGE 73168 P/N 35790-211-400 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. CAGE 98897 P/N 058094-2 Item cited requires data which is restricted to contractors certified by DoD to access unclassified data per DoD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services. "Source Approval Requests. If there is an open solicitation for a national stock number for which you want to submit a SAR, please submit it directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation. (NOTE: This applies to open solicitations only). SAR's will not be evaluated for items that are already designated as fully competitive such as those items coded AMSC "G" and described by drawings and specifications. If you are submitting a SAR for a NSN with no open solicitation we are no longer accepting CDs by mail. SARs must be submitted using the DoD SAFE file transmission site, https://safe.apps.mil/. The new process streamlines processing with electronic transmission and eliminates the need for multiple mailings of CDs. Process: To submit your SAR please send an email to: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, subject "request a SAR drop off". After we receive your email request a "request for drop off" will be returned, where you can download your file. Include CAGE code, the NSN and the email address where you want to receive the link. For guidance on completing a SAR package please review the Source Approval Handbook. SARs may not be processed if it is determined that the SAR is not cost effective due to low item demand. Please review the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application :https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ra/srva/default.aspx for estimated forecasting requirements before submitting a SAR. Electronic transmission eliminates the need for CDs for each of the services that manage the item (i.e. if the item is managed by the Navy and Air Force.) If you would like to see how many services use the NSN you can download PUB LOG FLIS to see how many services use the item and who approved sources are. You can download the PUB LOG FLIS using the instructions at: FLISSearchDownloadInstructions.pdf The PUB LOG FLIS executable file connects to a secured server that stores and returns data with each query. This data is updated weekly. Once in the database, put in the NSN, hit Search. Under the "Management" tab, you will see the MOE code for the number of ESAs involved. The review process can take over 180 days from the date the SAR is received by DLA Aviation. Once a decision is made, you will receive a formal notification letter advising you of the results. If you have any questions, please email the DLA Aviation SAR analyst at dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by close of business August 26, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice can be emailed to Michael Blain at Michael.blain@dla.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Michael Blain at (804) 807-4436, email at Michael.blain@dla.milTitle: NSN: 6340-01-471-2595; P/N: 35790-211-400; SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE NSN: 6340-01-471-2595; P/N: 35790-211-400; SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE. FOB AT ORIGIN AND INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE AT DESTINATION. DELIVERY: 440 DAYS ARO TO THE DESIGNATED LOCATION. SOLCITATION # SPE4A626R0277 UNRESTRICTED ACQUISITION FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION APPLIES. A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) WILL BE SOLICITED FOR AWARD OF A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR A QUANTIY OF 422 EACH. THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT 09/17/2026.THE CLOSING DATE WILL BE ON OR ABOUT 10/18/2026. IF AN OFFER SUBMITTED TO THE SOLICITATION IS OVER $900,000 A SUBCONTRACTING PLAN WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THE OFFER. IF AN OFFER SUBMITTED TO THE SOLICITATION IS OVER $10,000,000, CERTIFIED COST AND PRICING DATA AND A SUBCONTRACTING PLAN WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THE OFFER. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD, REGARDLESS OF DOLLAR VALUE, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN SAM. SAM REGISTRATION IS AT HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV. ALTERNATE OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT A SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR) PACKAGE ALONG WITH A COMPLETED COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. IF TIME DOES NOT PERMIT EVALUATION OF SAR PACKAGES, THE ALTERNATE OFFER WILL NOT BE REVIEWED FOR THIS PROCUREMENT BUT, IF APPROVED, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE PROCUREMENTS. THE FINAL CONTRACT AWARD DECISION MAY BE BASED UPON A COMBINATION OF PRICE, PAST PERFORMANCE AND OTHER EVALUATION FACTORS AS DESCRIBED IN THE SOLICITATION UTILIZING THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (SPRS). POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS PROCUREMENT IS MICHAEL BLAIN, PHONE (804) 807- 4436 or e-mail Michael.blain@dla.mil.