Global Tires Program 2.0
Overview
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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) Land and Maritime has released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Global Tires Program 2.0 (GTP 2.0). This initiative seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive supply and supply chain management support for various tires, rubber treads, and components under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract. The total estimated value for the 10-year program is approximately $3 billion. A Virtual Industry Day is scheduled for March 25, 2026, and proposals are due December 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The selected contractor will serve as the GTP 2.0 Integrator, responsible for utilizing government-established Vendor Contracts for tire supply. Key responsibilities include demand planning, forecasting, purchasing, order processing, fulfillment, supplier management, financial management, item management, quality management, retread and disposal management, distribution, transportation, packaging, customs clearance, obsolescence management, and customer support. The effort is structured into three phases: Transition and Implementation, Execution, and Contract Exit.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract (RC).
- Period of Performance: Up to 10 years, including a 4-month implementation period, a 5-year base period, and multiple option periods.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $3,000,000,000 over 10 years.
- NAICS Code: 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) with a size standard of $36.5M.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This solicitation is identified as Unrestricted, with specific set-aside categories (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business) being considered. Companies must be EDI capable with DLA by the RFP closing.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The Government intends to award without negotiations. Evaluation will be based on four factors: Past Performance, Price, Technical (Management & Operations, Transition & Implementation, Resource Availability/Financing), and Small Business Participation. Offerors must comply with cybersecurity requirements (DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171).
Key Dates & Actions
- Virtual Industry Day: March 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Columbus, OH time) via Zoom.
- Industry Day RSVP Deadline: March 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (Columbus, OH time) to charles.mielkeii@dla.mil.
- Proposal Due Date: December 8, 2026, 03:00 PM Local Time.
- RFP Attachments: Not publicly available. Email charles.mielkeii@dla.mil for access via DoD Safe. For issues, contact trent.daniels@dla.mil or tyler.bender@dla.mil.