Vehicular Fitted Cover
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) Land and Maritime is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing a Tan Vehicular Fitted Cover (NSN 2540-01-460-2337). This is not a solicitation, but aims to inform a future five-year, Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a maximum value of $2,195,175.92. Responses are due May 28, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This market research, in accordance with FAR Part 10, seeks to identify potential sources for a Tan Vehicular Fitted Cover. The future IDC will include a three-year base period and two one-year option periods, with an estimated annual quantity of 464 units. The planned solicitation is expected to be available on DIBBS around June 10, 2026, and will be conducted under full and open competition.
Key Requirements for Future Solicitation
The planned solicitation will involve items with export-controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR). Offerors and their sources of supply will be required to possess:
- An approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.
- Approval from the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled data.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, verified by a C3PAO.
- Compliance with DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001) and specific DLA Master List technical/quality requirements (e.g., RQ001, RQ002, RQ009, RQ011, RT001, RQ017).
- Government Source Inspection with a First Article Test (FAT) requirement.
Submission Details
Interested vendors should provide their company name, city/state, country (if applicable), and Points of Contact (POCs) with telephone and email information. This information should be submitted to Joseph Coleman at Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil. Additionally, a Market Research LTC Questionnaire is available and should be completed to provide input on contract duration, pricing, and commercial item status.
Eligibility & Notes
This is for market research only; no solicitation is being issued at this time. Responses are not offers and will not form a binding contract. The government will not reimburse costs for submitting information. DLA will not delay award of the future contract for offerors to obtain JCP certification or DLA export-controlled data access approval. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable.