The DoD posts solicitations for this specific Mil-Spec Foam Firefighting Nozzle on a fairly regular basis. It’s typically solicited out of the same office DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment, they buy hundreds of this specific Firefighting Nozzle on a regular basis mainly from the same Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This specific company they have been buying from is a not a manufacturer.
Most of the past solicitations for this specific NSN have been Set-Aside (included the one posted today) to companies certified as a “Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business”. In those past solicitations including todays open solicitation, the contracting officer has also stated that the Government has a complete data package making this item Competitive. What this means is a company interesting in manufacturing this item has a chance of becoming a new supplier.
This specific solicitation could be worth around $250,000 for this single order. To see this and other solicitations like this, the simplest way is to search with using the Item Name “Nozzle”. Item Name searching is another great way to accurately find Government solicitations.
Specifications for this Firefighting Nozzle are 125 GPM, 1-1/2 inch Foam Nozzle with Pistol Grip and Bail handle for shipboard use. Mil-Spec MIL-N-24408
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