NSN 3990-00-930-1480 // Cargo Pallet 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) Troop Support Philadelphia intends to issue a full and open Request for Quote (RFQ) for Cargo Pallet Covers (NSN 3990-00-930-1480). This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) single award long-term contract with a maximum value of $5 million. The solicitation is estimated to be released on March 10, 2026, via DIBBS.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for Cargo Pallet Covers, identified by NSN 3990-00-930-1480. The item must be manufactured to Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-55437 Type I. Key specifications from prior market research include:
- Material: Linear Low Density Polyethylene (copolymer of ethylene and octene 1) with specific melt index and density.
- Water Vapor Permeability: 0.45 maximum (tested per ASTM F-3).
- Construction: Formed from polyethylene tubing or flat film (0.003 inch thickness) with heat-sealed seams.
- Load Dimensions (Type I): 112 inches long x 90 inches wide x 96 inches high.
- Cover Size (Type I): 202 +/- 2 inches lay flat width, gusseted to 106 inches face width by 96 inches gusset, by 141 +/- 1 inch long inside measurement.
- Workmanship: Free from defects that impair usefulness.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) single award long-term contract (LTC).
- Duration: Two (2) year base period and four (4) two-year option periods.
- Contract Maximum: $5 million.
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open).
- Procedures: FAR Part 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
- Delivery Terms: Freight on Board (F.O.B.) Origin.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At Destination.
- Estimated Solicitation Release: March 10, 2026.
- Published Date: March 4, 2026.
Evaluation
A price only approach will be utilized. The resultant contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror offering the lowest evaluated price, taking no exceptions to the terms and conditions and offering an item compliant with the applicable description.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and NOT an RFQ or RFP. The government is not obligated to purchase material as a result of this notice. The solicitation, when issued, will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. All responsible sources will be able to submit a proposal. Copies of the solicitation package will not be available until the issue date.