Boot, Dust and Moist
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 has issued a Special Notice for market research to identify potential manufacturers for NSN 5930-01-231-780, "Boot, Dust and Moist." This is not a request for quote but a market survey to gather information for a potential future Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
DLA is seeking to identify additional sources for the specified NSN. The item's Acquisition Method Code (AMC) is "1" (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time), and the Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC) is "R" (Government does not own data/rights, uneconomical to buy or reverse engineer). Current approved sources include General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Panova Inc, and Avibras Industria Aeroespacial S/A.
Market Survey Details
A Market Survey Questionnaire (Document: 3.4 Market Survey NIIN 015231780.pdf.pdf) is provided to gather information on potential bidders. This questionnaire seeks details on:
- Company status (manufacturer, dealer/distributor), size, and commercial distribution network.
- Whether the item is commercial, its commercial use, and availability of published catalogs or price listings.
- Ability to provide drawings or sales history.
- Interest in pursuing an IDC, preferred contract period structures, and delivery quantities.
Source Approval Request (SAR)
Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" may submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data to demonstrate the ability to manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further information is available on the DLA Weapons Support web page under the "Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program" section.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Market Research
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research)
Contact Information
All information and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Brandon Preece at brandon.preece@dla.mil.