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42--BLANKET,FIRE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring fire blankets under a HUBZone set-aside. Fire blankets are safety devices typically made from fire-resistant materials like fiberglass or wool, designed to smother small fires or wrap around individuals to protect from flames. They're commonly used in military dining facilities, barracks, workshops, ships, aircraft, and other settings where rapid fire suppression is needed without deploying extinguishers.

DLA Troop Support manages procurement for the full range of supplies that keep military operations running, from clothing and textiles to construction and equipment. Fire blankets fall under the broad "Construction & Equipment" portfolio, reflecting the agency's role as a one-stop logistics provider for the Department of Defense.

Key facts

Who can bid

Only certified HUBZone small businesses may bid on this set-aside opportunity. To qualify, your firm must:

• Be small under NAICS 314999 size standards (500 employees for this code)
• Have your principal office located in a designated HUBZone
• Have at least 35% of employees residing in a HUBZone
• Be certified as HUBZone-eligible in the SAM.gov entity registration at the time of bid submission

DLA uses the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format, meaning this notice serves as both the presolicitation announcement and the actual solicitation package. If your firm meets HUBZone requirements, you can proceed directly to preparing an offer without waiting for a separate solicitation release.

For textile products like fire blankets, prior experience with flame-resistant materials, relevant safety certifications (such as NFPA standards or military specifications), and demonstrated manufacturing capacity will strengthen your competitive position.

How to put together a competitive bid

Confirm your HUBZone certification is current. SAM.gov certification status is verified automatically; expired or pending certifications will disqualify your bid.

Obtain complete specifications. The notice title references "BLANKET,FIRE" under Federal Supply Classification 42, but technical requirements—dimensions, material specifications, temperature ratings, packaging, and testing standards—see the solicitation. DLA typically requires compliance with military or commercial standards; verify which apply.

Understand DLA's ordering mechanism. This may be a blanket purchase agreement or indefinite delivery vehicle with task orders against it, given the "blanket" reference in the title. Review the solicitation for minimum guarantees, maximum ceiling, and ordering procedures.

Price competitively for the full contract lifecycle. DLA evaluates on total evaluated price, including any option years. Research your costs carefully for raw materials, labor, and any required testing or certification.

Demonstrate past performance. Even for small-dollar set-asides, relevant experience delivering similar textile or safety products to government or commercial customers improves your evaluation score.

Meet packaging and labeling requirements. DLA has strict military packaging standards; noncompliant deliveries are rejected.

Next steps

Download and read the full solicitation for SPE8E627T0255 on SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and exact pricing instructions. Confirm your SAM registration and HUBZone certification are active. Note the response deadline of October 26, 2026—submit your offer before this date, as DLA typically does not accept late bids.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →