BAG, FLEXIBLE
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) MARITIME PUGET SOUND is soliciting proposals for the URGENT procurement of 1,200 Flexible Bags. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price supply contract for FOB Destination delivery to Bremerton, WA. Offers are due by May 22, 2026, at 04:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for 1,200 units of "BAG, FLEXIBLE" with specific dimensions (36" W X 36" H, 36" LG W/FORKLIFT STRAPS). Key requirements include:
- Material: White, Polypropylene, water-resistant, UV-treated.
- Capacity: 6000 lb with a 5:1 safety factor.
- Features: Forklift compatible with double thick forklift straps extending 34" above the bag top, and a duffle top with pull cord and cord lock.
- Construction: FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) designed with a weave to prevent failure from punctures. The bottom (base) and 8" up the sides must be double-layered.
- Labeling: Each bag must be labeled with the manufacturer's name, address, telephone number, date of manufacture, safe working load, handling instructions, and sun exposure instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price supply contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 335139 (Size Standard: 1250 employees).
- Place of Performance: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, Bremerton, WA.
- Delivery Requirement: On or before June 17, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, 04:00 PM.
- Published Date: May 22, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must download the RFQ, monitor for amendments, and submit a fully completed and signed quote. Key submission items include:
- Completed solicitation (Box 17A, Box 28, and signed Box 30 a, b, c on page 1).
- CAGE CODE and FACILITY CAGE CODE.
- Company size (SMALL or LARGE Business).
- Indication if the material is a Commercial Item and/or Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS).
- Annotated LEAD TIME and/or delivery date.
- Completed pricing for each CLIN, quoted as FOB Destination Bremerton, WA.
- Manufacturer's name, CAGE code, country of manufacturing, and part number for each CLIN.
- Manufacturer's specification sheets (not copied/pasted).
- Redacted quote and email from the manufacturer/distributor.
- Completed all representations and certifications.
- Return all pages of the completed original solicitation package.
- Current registration in SAM.gov.
- NIST SP 800-171: Required if not COTS (must have a current assessment, not more than 3 years old). Identify COTS items on the bid to claim exemption.
- If not the manufacturer, provide traceability to the manufacturer and part number (e.g., authorized dealer letter, verifiable quotation).
Evaluation
Award will be based on an evaluation of Technical, Price, and Performance factors.
Additional Notes
- All questions and submissions must be sent via email to vera.anderson@dla.mil.
- Invoices will be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Offerors must comply with Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) requirements for base access.
- Inspection Level: QA 4 - 7 days inspection.