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Vehicular Fitted Cover
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DLA Land and Maritime intends to issue a solicitation around June 10, 2026, for a five-year Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Contract to supply a single National Stock Number (NSN) item: the Tan Vehicular Fitted Cover (NSN 2540-01-460-2337). The contract will include a three-year base period with two one-year options, covering an estimated annual quantity of 464 units, and a maximum contract value of approximately $2.2 million. First Destination Transportation applies, and the place of performance is Columbus, Ohio. The solicitation is not currently open; this announcement serves as market research to identify capable manufacturers and potential additional sources for this item. Interested parties are requested to provide company and contact information to the point of contact, Joseph Coleman, by May 28, 2026. Responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed, with submissions not constituting offers or binding contracts. The item involves export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA controlling authority approval before accessing this data. Suppliers without prior approval will not delay contract awards, emphasizing the importance of timely compliance for eligibility. Further instructions and training for handling export-controlled data are available through DLA’s designated resources.
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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 Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil. Phone 614 693-0141.
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.
