GEN III LAYER 5 SOFT SHELL COLD WEATHER JACKET
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued a Solicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0090) for a Firm, Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for GEN III, Layer 5, Soft Shell Cold Weather Jackets. This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in one award based on Best Value, Tradeoff Source Selection. Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of GEN III, Layer 5, Soft Shell Cold Weather Jackets conforming to Specification GL-PD-06-05B, dated 9 March 2015, with a Pattern Date of 7 May 2010. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, with Inspection & Acceptance at Origin. Production Lead Time (PLT) is 150 days for initial orders and 120 days for subsequent orders.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Ordering Period: 18 months
- Guaranteed Minimum (GM): $3,750,000.00
- Total Evaluated Dollar Value: Unit price multiplied by the contract maximum quantity.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Both proposals and Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) are required by the response date. PDMs must be submitted via traceable means; in-person delivery is not authorized. The evaluation will follow BEST VALUE, TRADEOFF Source Selection Evaluation Procedures, where technical merit (PDM, Past Performance) is significantly more important than cost or price.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Posted: May 16, 2026
- Questions Due: 3:00 PM EST, 15 days from solicitation issuance
- Proposals Due: June 15, 2026
Additional Notes
Offerors are encouraged to provide sustainable pricing. The Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial offers. Deliveries will require adherence to Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) and Real ID requirements for all carriers.