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42--EXTINGUISHER,FIRE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is soliciting offers for fire extinguishers through a combined synopsis/solicitation. This is a streamlined procurement method where the government announces and solicits offers simultaneously, typically used for simplified acquisitions.

DLA Troop Support provides construction and equipment supplies to military services and federal agencies. Fire extinguishers procured through this channel support base operations, facilities maintenance, and military readiness worldwide. The classification code 42 and item name "EXTINGUISHER,FIRE" indicate standard commercial fire suppression equipment, likely carried under DLA's managed inventory system for routine replenishment.

See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, delivery schedules, and approved manufacturers or brands.

Key facts

Who can bid

This contract is reserved entirely for small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To compete, your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 339999 size standards (typically 1,000 employees for manufacturing)
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov with current representations and certifications
• Meet any applicable DLA supplier qualification requirements for fire safety equipment

Firms in NAICS 339999 span diverse manufacturing activities. For fire extinguishers specifically, eligible bidders may include manufacturers of fire suppression equipment, distributors with value-added assembly or testing capabilities, or resellers meeting DLA's source approval requirements. If your business has not previously sold to DLA, verify whether commodity-specific qualifications—such as NSF/UL listings, MIL-SPEC compliance, or DLA qualification—apply to this solicitation.

See the solicitation for any mandatory source approval, first article testing, or brand-name justification requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's pricing expectations. DLA Troop Support frequently uses historical sales data and existing contracts to evaluate fairness and reasonableness. Research comparable DLA sales through tools like FPDS or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for recent fire extinguisher awards.

Verify supply chain readiness. Fire extinguishers are hazardous materials requiring compliant packaging, labeling, and shipping. Confirm your ability to meet DLA's distribution and transportation requirements, including any restrictions on compressed gas cylinders or chemical agents.

Address technical conformance precisely. DLA often quotes military or federal specifications. If the solicitation cites a specific specification number, NSN, or commercial item description, ensure your proposed product matches exactly or document any deviations formally.

Leverage small business positioning. As a total small business set-aside, competition is restricted to your peers. Highlight past performance with federal or commercial fire safety contracts, rapid surge capacity, and any veteran-owned, woman-owned, or HUBZone certifications that may enhance evaluation under DLA's small business programs.

Submit through designated channel. Combined synopsis/solicitations typically require electronic submission through SAM.gov or DIBBS. Confirm the stated submission method and allow buffer time for system processing.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E627T0491 for complete specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria
• Note the response deadline: November 12, 2026—第三方edi submissions may require additional lead time
• Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and your size status is current in the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)

View the official notice on SAM.gov →