Opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of fire detector system sensing elements, identified by NSN 6340-01-471-2603 and IQC PR 1000234842. This requirement falls under NAICS 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 6340, Aircraft Alarm and Signal Systems. The solicitation will be conducted as an unrestricted procurement, categorized as other than full and open competition, with no set-aside designated. Approved manufacturing sources include Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems (CAGE 74703), Simmonds Precision Products Inc. (CAGE 89305), and Kidde Technologies Inc. (CAGE 73168).

The resulting award will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) featuring a five-year base period with no option years. DLA Aviation estimates an annual quantity of 40 units, with a delivery schedule of 258 days after the date of order. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, while freight on board terms are set at origin. The procurement process incorporates DLAD procurement note L09 and will involve an online reverse auction conducted through the Procurex platform.

The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 19, 2026, with a formal response deadline of July 20, 2026. All documentation will be provided in digital format via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and no paper copies of the solicitation will be available. Gladys Brown serves as the point of contact for this requirement.