DDSP Vest Carriers
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) Distribution is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Vest Carriers for DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (DDSP). This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and intends to award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order. Amendment 0001 has been incorporated, providing crucial clarifications and vendor questions and answers. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of Vest Carriers. Equivalent products to listed part numbers are acceptable, provided they meet detailed specifications. Key technical requirements for equivalent products include:
- Front-opening design for easy donning/doffing.
- Full coverage MOLLE/PALS webbing (4-5 rows).
- Ambidextrous mic tabs and welts.
- Two (2) top-access zippered chest pockets.
- Non-abrasive hexagon ripstop nylon lining.
- Badge loop field with eyelets.
- Ambidextrous front 1" x 5" loop ID field and one removable 2" x 6" loop ID field.
- Rear 4" x 8" loop ID field.
- Discreet drag handle.
- Front and rear armor plate pockets accommodating 10" x 12" Special Threat and Rifle Armor Plates.
- Front and rear panels will have heat-applied "POLICE" with designated sizes and colors based on rank.
- Nametapes must be cotton or poly-cotton blend with color-designated names in block letters and have hook and loop on the back.
The vendor will be responsible for measuring each officer to determine the correct carrier size based on existing body armor size.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Size Standard: 800 employees).
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 8465 (Individual Equipment).
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 21, 2026.
Evaluation
The Government intends to award one (1) contract as a result of this RFQ.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement. Amendment 0001, incorporated on April 21, 2026, addresses vendor questions and clarifies technical specifications. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements were indicated by the amendment. Contact Morgan Costanzo at morgan.costanzo@dla.mil or 717-770-8868 for inquiries.