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Vehicular Fitted Cover
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This announcement serves as a market research initiative under FAR Part 10 to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing the Tan Vehicular Fitted Cover (NSN 2540-01-460-2337) and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime plans to issue a five-year, Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract with a three-year base period and two separately priced one-year option periods, with an estimated annual demand of 464 units and a maximum contract value of $2,195,175.92. The item is subject to strict export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, requiring all offerors and their supply sources to hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete mandatory DOD export control training, and gain formal DLA approval to access controlled technical data. Compliance with packaging standard RP001 and marking standard RQ017 is required, along with adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in multiple revision-level drawings. The contract will require Government Source Inspection at origin, including a First Article Test with approval authority delegated to the Defense Contract Management Agency, and contractors may use a frame assembly for testing provided it meets dimensional requirements and is approved by DCAMO within ninety days of award. Sampling and quality verification must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or comparable zero-based plans, with acceptance criteria requiring zero non-conformances for critical, major, and minor attributes assigned to verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively, or corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and substitute chemicals require prior approval. Respondents must provide company information, Cage Code, employee count, SBA classification if applicable, and confirm their role as manufacturer or distributor, along with their interest in a long-term contract. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, and submissions are voluntary, at respondent expense, and not binding on the government. The solicitation is expected to be released on DIBBS on or about June 10, 2026.
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Place of Performance
Columbus, OH, 43218, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is not a request for either a quote or proposal. This announcement is considered market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.
****************** NO SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AT THIS TIME ****************
DLA Land and Maritime plans to issue a solicitation for one (1) National Stock Number (NSN), drawing item. The solicitation will be planned as a five-year, Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC). The five-year period is inclusive of a three-year base period and two separately priced one-year option periods. First Destination Transportation (FDT) applies to this item. The maximum contract value will be $2,195,175.92. Solicitation will be available on DIBBS on or about June 10, 2026.
The purpose of this synopsis is to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing items in accordance with the requirements listed below. Please review the below NSN and provide us with any additional sources that is able to manufacture this item. Please provide the company name, city / state, country if applicable, and POCs with telephone /email information. All information can be submitted to Joseph Coleman at contact@example.gov. Phone +1 (555) 000-0000.
NSN Nomenclature
2540-01-460-2337 Tan Vehicular Fitted Cover
Estimated annual quantity: 464
See attachment for additional item description, packaging, and marking information.
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Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is for market research purposes only. Any information submitted is at the company's own expense. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of capability statements in connection with the market survey. Any information provided is voluntary.
The item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA Contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the export-controlled data can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/
To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data.
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