Synopsis for Aircraft Escape Slide, NSN - 4240010756640

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.