COTTON WOVEN REINFORCING TEXTILE TAPE AND WEBBING
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 conducting market research for Cotton Woven Reinforcing Textile Tape and Webbing (NSNs 8305-00-264-2088 and 8305-00-268-2411). This presolicitation aims to determine an acquisition strategy for a future Firm-Fixed Price, Definite Quantity Contract. Responses to the market research survey are due by May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM Philadelphia time.
Purpose & Scope
DLA Troop Support seeks to assess industry capabilities and enhance support for military customers worldwide for "Webbing, Textile." The market research will inform the acquisition strategy for an anticipated solicitation in May 2026. The requirement includes estimated quantities of 500,000 yards for NSN 8305-00-264-2088 and 8,000,000 yards for NSN 8305-00-268-2411. Delivery will be to VSGX, Arizona Industries for the Blind, Phoenix, AZ, with FOB Destination and inspection/acceptance at destination.
Technical Requirements
The technical data specifies detailed requirements for "WEBBING, TEXTILE" (Part Number PIA-T-5661). Key specifications include:
- Material: Cotton, plain weave, flat design.
- Physical Properties: Max 0.11 oz/linear yard, min 80 lbs breaking strength, 0.25 inches width (± 0.03 inches).
- Color: Olive Drab CARC (Chip 34088) and Natural.
- Packaging: MIL-STD-129R, ISPM 15, specific labeling.
- Quality Assurance: DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles AQAR, Revision 1. Requires test reports, component certifications, and specific testing procedures.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Definite Quantity Contract.
- Delivery Period: 10 months or better.
- Set-Aside: Not specified at this presolicitation stage. The acquisition strategy may include a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Evaluation Factors (Anticipated): Best Value Trade-Off, considering Price, Past Performance, and potentially Small Business Participation (if unrestricted). If a Small Business Set-Aside, factors will be Price and Past Performance.
Bidder Input & Submission
Interested parties are requested to provide company identification, description, commerciality of the item, material cost drivers, production quantities, proposed unit prices, delivery lead times, pricing information, and awareness of industrial base issues. Responses must be submitted via email to Dominik.Dos@dla.mil by Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM Local Philadelphia, PA time.
Important Notes
This is a market research survey only and not a solicitation or request for proposal. Information provided is not binding. Lack of response will be interpreted as non-interest. The eventual solicitation will be posted on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Restrictions such as the Berry Amendment and DFARS clauses may apply.