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Fire Extinguisher

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND WARREN MICHIGAN.DLA LAND WARREN · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Land Warren is soliciting offers for fire extinguishers, a standard piece of safety and fire-suppression equipment used across military and federal facilities. Fire extinguishers in federal supply systems typically must meet specific technical standards for classification, capacity, and performance—often aligned with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ratings or military specifications depending on the intended application. The Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime supply chain supports Army, Marine Corps, and other DOD customers with industrial and operational equipment. Because this is a DLA procurement, the item likely falls under the agency's catalog system for recurring supply needs rather than a one-time custom build. See the solicitation for exact quantities, delivery schedule, and any required certifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small-business set-aside applies. Any qualified business, regardless of size or socioeconomic status, may submit an offer. The NAICS code 325998 ("All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing") suggests manufacturers or distributors of chemical-based safety equipment are the most logical bidders. However, NAICS 325998 is a catch-all category, so firms in related chemical product manufacturing who can supply compliant fire extinguishers should verify their SAM.gov profile aligns. Because DLA frequently awards to distributors holding federal supply contracts, both manufacturers and authorized resellers with acceptable supply chains may be competitive.

Firms must be registered in SAM.gov, have active NAICS 325998 in their profile, and meet any DLA-specific qualification requirements—such as inspection acceptance criteria or hazardous materials shipping certifications. See the solicitation for specific eligibility certifications or past performance requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA supply solicitations with no set-aside, price and delivery typically dominate source selection, but compliance with technical requirements is the threshold for consideration.

First, obtain the full solicitation document through SAM.gov or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to review the exact specification—likely a DLA Troop Support or Land and Maritime item description with NSN details, if assigned. Verify whether the requirement calls for a specific manufacturer part number or allows "equal" products.

Second, confirm your firm's capacity to meet any brand-name justification or qualification testing requirements. DLA often references military or commercial specifications; if testing data or first-article inspection is required, account for lead time and cost in your pricing.

Third, structure pricing to include all delivery costs. If place of performance involves DOD distribution depots, understand FOB terms and small-package versus freight shipment requirements.

Fourth, review DLA's past procurement history for this NSN or similar items on DIBBS to benchmark competitive pricing. Full and open competitions for standard supply items often attract established DLA vendors with thin margins.

Finally, check for any sustainability or trade-agreement compliance clauses common in DLA solicitations, such as Buy American Act or Berry Amendment applicability for chemical contents.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRDL1-27-Q-A002 to confirm technical requirements, quantities, delivery schedule, and evaluation criteria.
2. Note the deadline: Offers are due November 16, 2026, by 3:00 AM Eastern Time—verify your submission platform (SAM.gov or DIBBS) and account for system processing time.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →