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Contract Category

Distress Signal Government Contracts

13 government contract opportunities classified as Distress Signal. Updated daily.

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13 federal contract opportunities classified as Distress Signal.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking information regarding distress beacons under NAICS code 334220. This opportunity is categorized as a product and is part of a source sought notice. Interested parties should review the justification provided in the J&A document.

Posted Apr 6, 2026JustificationNAICS 334220Sol: SPE4A726D0247

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 7 units of distress beacons under NSN 5820017230289. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is classified under NAICS code 334220. Quotes must be submitted electronically, and hard copies are not available.

Posted Apr 2, 2026Due Apr 10, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220Sol: SPE4A726T194Y

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 7 units of distress beacons under NSN 5820017230289. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes must be submitted electronically, and hard copies are not available. Specifications and drawings are not provided.

Posted Mar 25, 2026Due Apr 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A726T159U

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 7 distress beacons under NSN 5821016171008. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is classified as an RFQ. Quotes must be submitted electronically, and hard copies will not be provided. All responsible sources are encouraged to participate.

Posted Mar 1, 2026Due Mar 9, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334511Sol: SPE4A726T033B

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 6 units of distress beacons (NSN 5821015619503) under an RFQ. The delivery is required at DLA Distribution Warner Robins within 168 days after order. All responsible sources may submit quotes electronically, as hard copies are not available.

Posted Feb 22, 2026Due Mar 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)Sol: SPE4A726T003C

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 7 units of distress beacons (NSN 5821016171008) under a combined synopsis/solicitation. The solicitation is an RFQ, and all responsible sources may submit quotes electronically. Specifications are not available, and hard copies will not be provided.

Posted Feb 20, 2026Due Feb 27, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334511Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A726T9877

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 10 distress beacons under NSN 5820017230289. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is available electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered if timely received.

Posted Dec 16, 2025Due Dec 24, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220Sol: SPE4A726T6166

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 137 distress beacons (NSN 5820016676007) under a combined synopsis/solicitation. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available electronically. Quotes must be submitted electronically, and hard copies will not be provided. All responsible sources are encouraged to parti…

Posted Dec 15, 2025Due Dec 23, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)Sol: SPE4A726T5902

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 10 units of distress beacons under NSN 5820017230289. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is set aside for small businesses. Quotes must be submitted electronically, and hard copies will not be provided. Specifications are not available.

Posted Dec 8, 2025Due Dec 16, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A726T5424

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for 300 distress beacons under NSN 5820310186790. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and falls under FAR Part 13. Quotes must be submitted electronically, and hard copies will not be provided. Approved sources include specific manufacturers listed in the not…

Posted Nov 7, 2025Due Nov 21, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 334220Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A726Q0051

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

58--BEACON,DISTRESS

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for 26 units of a distress beacon, which is flight critical. The design is unstable, requiring government source approval prior to contract award. Interested parties must submit necessary documentation for source approval. This opportunity is not open for competitive propo…

Posted Jul 25, 2025Due Jul 30, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 334220Sol: 233390014

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

A/P-25S-5B PERSONNEL DISTRESS SIGNAL KIT

Archived

AI Summary

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island plans to issue a Request for Proposal for a personnel distress signal kit. The solicitation will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities website around October 7, 2019, with a submission deadline of 30 days post-issuance.

Posted Sep 30, 2019PresolicitationSol: W52P1J-18-R-0059

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

A/P-25S-5B, PERSONAL DISTRESS SIGNAL KIT

Archived

AI Summary

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is seeking sources for the A/P-25S-5B, Personnel Distress Signal Kit. This Sources Sought announcement aims to gather market research and identify manufacturers capable of producing and delivering this equipment. Interested parties should respond accordingly.

Posted Mar 23, 2018Due Apr 23, 2018Sources SoughtSol: W52P1J-18-R-0059

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