This is a procurement for 1,741 units of an item containing explosives, requiring a pre-award safety survey and adherence to specific safety and security clauses. The delivery schedule will be determined in the solicitation, and delivery terms are a mix of FOB Destination and FOB Origin. The procurement is unrestricted and open to all approved sources. Interested parties may notify the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice if they can meet the requirement with a commercial item. The solicitation will be available no earlier than the response date for this synopsis.

The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for the manufacture of a specific Fire Extinguisher Cartridge (NSN1377-01-489-5511) used on multiple aircraft models. This is a sources sought notice to identify interested and capable contractors who can provide the necessary labor, material, and facilities. The government does not possess the data needed to repair or manufacture the item. All responses will be considered, but this is not a request for competitive proposals. The location for performance is not specified.