GEN III LAYER 5 SOFT SHELL COLD WEATHER JACKET

The contract involves the procurement of soft shell cold weather jackets, specifically GEN III Layer 5 models, in accordance with established specifications and patterns. It is a total small business set-aside procurement with an 18-month ordering period under a firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. The contract sets a minimum order quantity of 32,784 jackets, an estimated quantity of 131,136, and a maximum quantity of 163,920 units. Production lead time is specified at 150 days for the first delivery and 120 days for subsequent orders, with delivery destinations identified as VSTJ, VSTG, and VSTZ. Evaluation of offers will be based on best value trade-off source selection procedures, considering product demonstration models, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit product demonstration models as part of their proposal. The contract includes requirements under the Berry Amendment, restricting the use of foreign materials for clothing and textile products unless exceptions apply. The solicitation will be posted on the Defense Logistics Agency Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) on or after May 14, 2026, and all interested and registered small businesses in the System for Award Management (SAM) are invited to submit offers. The contracting office is DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, with Kimberly Brown and Tiffany Taylor listed as points of contact.