Rifleman Set w/TAP and Components

This contract acquisition involves the manufacture and delivery of the Rifleman's Set with Tactical Assault Panel (TAP) and its related components as part of the Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system, based on specific purchase descriptions dated 2015 and 2019. The procurement will be divided into two separate contracts awarded under two distinct lots within a single solicitation. Lot 1 covers a fixed quantity order of 186,800 Rifleman’s Sets with TAP at a firm fixed price, while Lot 2 is a firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, lasting one base year plus two option years, covering various component items with specified guaranteed minimums, estimated quantities, and annual order limitations. Items in Lot 2 include components such as Assault Packs, magazine pouches, various utility and grenade pouches, rucksack sets, and other related gear necessary for assembling the full Rifleman’s Set and associated equipment. The award process will follow Best Value, Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures emphasizing product demonstration, past performance, and socioeconomic program support, with price evaluations ensuring fair and reasonable offer prices. The government intends to award contracts sequentially—first Lot 1, then Lot 2—but reserves the right to adjust this order if needed. Only one award will be made per offeror, with the best value offeror for Lot 1 excluded from competing for Lot 2 to ensure multiple supply sources. Production lead times are set at 180 days for the initial award with monthly deliveries thereafter, and 150 days for subsequent orders. Deliveries are designated to locations in Texas, Georgia, and Michigan. The acquisition will be unrestricted but includes a 10% preference for HUBZone businesses. All products must comply with domestic sourcing regulations, including the Berry Amendment, mandating U.S. origin for textiles and related materials. The solicitation is posted on the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS) with instructions provided for vendor registration and proposal submission.