What types of agencies buy Life Support Items services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Life Support Items services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Life Support Items contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Life Support Items Government Contracts

13 government contract opportunities classified as Life Support Items. Updated daily.

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13 federal contract opportunities classified as Life Support Items.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

49 NSN Gentex SPE4AX17D9402 Follow-On

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AI Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking sources for a long-term contract for 49 NSNs, including life support items like oxygen masks and valves, used in various weapon systems. Interested parties must respond by April 2, 2026. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Posted Mar 19, 2026Due Apr 2, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 336413No Set aside usedSol: SPE4A726R0491

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DEPLOYMENT. BAG, PARACHUTE

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking offers from small businesses for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for deployment bags, parachute, with an estimated quantity of 280 each over five years. This critical application item requires textile testing and is set aside for small businesses only. The solicitation will be avail…

Posted Feb 13, 2026Due Mar 30, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 314999Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0439

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

CANOPY, CARGO, PARACHUTE

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking offers from small businesses for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for Canopy, Cargo, Parachute. The contract includes five one-year base periods with an estimated quantity of 160 units per period. Testing requirements include textile testing and government first article testing. The …

Posted Feb 13, 2026Due Mar 30, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 314999Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0440

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SLIDER, PANEL, T11MA

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking offers for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for Slider, Panel, T11MA, with an estimated quantity of 1760 units over five years. This opportunity is set aside for 100% Small Businesses and requires textile testing and higher-level quality inspections. The solicitation will be availabl…

Posted Feb 13, 2026Due Mar 30, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 314999Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0438

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FIELD PACK SURVIVAL

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking offers for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for Field Pack, Survival, under solicitation number SPE4A7-26-R-0428. This opportunity is set aside for 100% Small Businesses, with an estimated quantity of 50 units per year for five years. The solicitation will be available on DLA DIBBS s…

Posted Feb 7, 2026Due Mar 24, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 336413Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0428

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

VALVE, ASSEMBLY, MASK

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking bids for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a Valve, Assembly, Mask, with a total quantity of 700 units. The solicitation will be available on February 20, 2026, and requires a subcontracting plan. This procurement is unrestricted and will not accept surplus material.

Posted Feb 6, 2026Due Mar 23, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 336411Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0406

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

EJECTOR SNAP, PARACHUTE

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking bids for an Indefinite Delivery Contract for ejector snaps for parachutes, with a total quantity of 6750 units. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and requires government testing. The solicitation will be available on 18 February 2026 via DLA DIBBS.

Posted Jan 31, 2026Due Mar 19, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 336413Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-X385

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

HEADREST, ASSEMBLY

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting for a Headrest Assembly under solicitation number SPE4A7-26-R-X232. This is an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a total quantity of 60 units. The procurement is unrestricted and will be available on 2 February 2026 via DLA DIBBS. Certified Cost & Pricing Data and Subcontracting …

Posted Jan 17, 2026Due Mar 3, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 336412Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-X232

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

CONNECTOR, OXYGEN MASK HOSE

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The Department of Defense is soliciting offers for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a Connector, Oxygen Mask Hose, with an estimated quantity of 2000 units over five years. This is a Navy Critical Safety Item requiring government testing. The solicitation will be available on 2 February 2026, and only offers from Sm…

Posted Jan 16, 2026Due Mar 3, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 336411Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0258

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

CONNECTOR, OXYGEN, MASK

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The Department of Defense is seeking offers from small businesses for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a Connector, Oxygen, Mask. The contract includes five one-year base periods with an estimated quantity of 7,400 units. This is a Navy Critical Safety Item requiring higher-level quality standards. The solicitation …

Posted Nov 10, 2025Due Dec 24, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 336411Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-0072

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

REEL, SHOULDER, HARNESS

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking bids for an Indefinite Delivery Contract for a reel, shoulder, harness with an estimated quantity of 200 units. The solicitation will be available on 24 November 2025, and it is classified as a commercial item. This procurement is unrestricted and will consider price and past perfor…

Posted Nov 7, 2025Due Nov 21, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 336413Sol: SPE4A7-26-R-X069

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SEAT,AIRCRAFT

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The Department of Defense is soliciting offers for aircraft seats under an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a five-year period. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and requires written quotes. The estimated annual demand is 3,155 units, with a minimum delivery order of 789. Interested suppliers must be r…

Posted Sep 23, 2025Due Oct 7, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 336413Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SPE4A725R0816

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

NSN 1670-998993020, PARACHUTE,PERSONNEL, WSDC: 42F, T-38 AIRCRAFT

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The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is issuing a presolicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Contract for 291 personnel parachutes (NSN 1670-998993020) for T-38 aircraft. The solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System around June 16, 2025, with a closing date around July…

Posted May 29, 2025Due Jun 13, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 314999Sol: SPE4A725R0622

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