6760 Photographic Equipment Cases
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 published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of Photographic Equipment Cases (NSN 6760) from Pelican Products, Inc. This justification, published on February 26, 2026, outlines the intent to award a sole-source contract due to Pelican's unique ability to meet ruggedization and material integrity requirements for sensitive equipment protection. However, DLA will still encourage and evaluate alternate product offers.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for various Photographic Equipment Cases (25 National Stock Numbers) manufactured by Pelican Products, Inc. These cases are essential for the storage and protection of sensitive photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, tripods, accessories, eyewear, and optical equipment, utilized by the Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Army. The cases must be capable of withstanding extreme temperature fluctuations, direct sunlight, physical shock, and liquid intrusion.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Implied Sole-Source Procurement (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year options
- Estimated Dollar Value (inclusive of options): $20,300,000.00
- Maximum Dollar Value: $24,300,000.00
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is designated as Other Than Full and Open Competition, based on statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source (Pelican Products, Inc.). Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice, indicated that no other vendors could provide equivalent cases meeting the required form, fit, function, and technical attributes.
Submission & Evaluation
While a sole-source justification, the DLA intends to post the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and SAM.gov. DLA will include DLAD Procurement Notes M06 and L04 to actively encourage and evaluate alternate product offers. Technical data packages for any alternate offers will be forwarded to the Engineering Support Activity (ESA) for qualification and evaluation. DLA Troop Support will continue market research for future acquisitions.
Contacts
- Primary: Lisa Eggeling (Lisa.Eggeling@dla.mil)
- Secondary: Nate Prattico (nate.prattico@dla.mil)