# DIBBS #SPE8E5-27-Q-0035

DLA Troop Support solicitation for 9 special sheath knives

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE8E5-27-Q-0035
**NAICS:** 332216

DLA Troop Support is seeking quotes for a total of 9 special sheath knives across three purchase-request lines.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Troop Support, Construction & Equipment (Material & ME); buyer contact: Devin Duffy.
- **OEM / approved source:** **Lifesaving Systems LLC**, also identified in the attachment as **Life Saving Systems** (CAGE 64249); source part number 358.
- **Product requested:** 9 Knife, Special, Sheath Assembly units, NSN 4220-01-278-3007; item part number 1681AS500-1.
  - Purchase requests: 4, 2, and 3 units, respectively.
- **Notable requirements:** 36-month, non-extendable Type I shelf life, including for the rubber sheath; source approval and source-control drawing requirements apply. Delivery is required 180 days after order, FOB origin.
- **Services:** None identified.

### Description

KNIFE, SPECIAL, SHEATH A (QTY: 3, NSN: 4220-01-278-3007, Purchase Request: 7018186317)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 64249, Part No: 358, Company: LIFESAVING SYSTEMS LLC
 
KNIFE, SPECIAL, SHEATH A (QTY: 4, NSN: 4220-01-278-3007, Purchase Request: 7018291615)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 64249, Part No: 358, Company: LIFESAVING SYSTEMS LLC
 
KNIFE, SPECIAL, SHEATH A (QTY: 2, NSN: 4220-01-278-3007, Purchase Request: 7018332982)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 64249, Part No: 358, Company: LIFESAVING SYSTEMS LLC
 

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