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This requirement was authorized by purchase request 69941955; and solicit as Unrestricted for approved sources of supply.  A Request for Quote (RFQ), SPE4A7-17-Q-1775 was issued to establish a Definite Quantity Firm Fixed Price type contract; on NSN 1680-01-163-4589, Detector, Flame for 142 each.  Item is designated as commercial off-the shelf item (COTS); in accordance with Part Number-7-117210034 requirements, under approved sources of supply, Kidde Technologies, Inc; CAGE 61423 and McDonnell Douglas, CAGE 8V613.  Item is Critical Application and Export Controlled applies.  Item is not Critical Safety as verified on August 22, 2017.