DDSP Vest Carriers
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) Distribution office is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Vest Carriers to establish a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (DDSP). This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with the intent to award one contract. The solicitation closing date has been extended to May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This RFQ seeks to procure Vest Carriers. The acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement. The Product or Service Code (PSC) is 8465 (Individual Equipment), and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
Key Clarifications and Changes (Amendments)
- Amendment 0001 (April 21, 2026): Incorporated vendor questions and answers, clarifying requirements for body armor carriers. Equivalent products to listed part numbers are acceptable if they meet specifications. Key technical requirements for equivalents include:
- Front-opening design for easy donning/doffing.
- Full coverage MOLLE/PALS webbing (4-5 rows).
- Ambidextrous mic tabs and welts.
- Two 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 for 10" x 12" Special Threat and Rifle Armor Plates.
- Front and rear panels to 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 hook and loop backing.
- The vendor will measure each officer to determine the correct carrier size based on existing body armor size.
- Amendment 0002 (April 28, 2026): Extended the solicitation closing date and time.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order, issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Place of Performance: DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (17070).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Morgan Costanzo (morgan.costanzo@dla.mil, 717-770-8868).