84--General Purpose Pouch
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 is issuing a presolicitation for General Purpose Pouches (Coyote Brown), a component of the Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE). This will be a Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded through full and open competition using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. The solicitation, SPE1C1-26-R-0057, is estimated to be posted on DLA DIBBS within 17-18 days of April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the manufacture and delivery of the 1 Quart Canteen/General Purpose Pouch (NSN: 8465-01-532-2303), made in accordance with CO-PD-02-02R dated May 9, 2024. All components must be of domestic origin, adhering to DFARS 252.225-7012 (Berry Amendment). Deliveries will be made to DLA's third-party logistics (3PL) depots in Lansing, MI; Pendergrass, GA; and Austin, TX.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Term: 36 months, with three 12-month pricing tiers.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS: 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (Size Standard: 600 employees)
- Quantities:
- Guaranteed Minimum: 6,150 EA
- Annual Estimated: 24,600 EA
- Maximum: 92,250 EA
- FOB: Destination; Inspection and Acceptance: Origin.
- Production Lead Time: 60 days after First Article Test (FAT) acceptance for the first delivery order, or 60 days after award if FAT waiver is approved. Subsequent orders are 60 days after order date.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting solicitation requirements without exception and based on the following non-cost/price factors (in order of importance):
- Product Demonstration Model (PDM): One (1) sample of the pouch will be examined for:
- Visual Requirements
- Dimensional Requirements
- Fit Requirements Note: No alternate materials are allowed, except for color, which must be called out.
- Price Evaluation: Prices will be evaluated per FAR 15.4 for fairness and reasonableness. Offerors must provide unit prices for each tier.
Key Requirements & Submission
- First Article Test (FAT): Required per FAR 52.209-4, Alternate I. Two (2) samples must be submitted 60 days after award, with contractor bearing all costs.
- SAM Registration: Required for all offerors to be eligible for award.
- Solicitation Posting: Estimated 17-18 days from April 21, 2026, on DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/).
- Specifications: Specifications, patterns, and drawings will be available through the cFolder at the solicitation open date.
- Action: Interested parties should send a request to the point of contact to be added to the automatic notification list.
Important Dates
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: Early May 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: May 4, 2026
- Published Date: April 21, 2026