DDSP Vest Carriers

SOL #: SP330026Q0108Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA DISTRIBUTION

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5008, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

Individual Equipment (8465)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e9ad407c1d6a4bd483de8dba33a0bf1e/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 14, 2026

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

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) is soliciting proposals for Vest Carriers to be delivered to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (DDSP). This Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to establish a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, with the Government intending to award one (1) contract. The acquisition is now designated as Full and Open Competition, a change from its initial Small Business Set-Aside status. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of Vest Carriers. Amendment 0001 clarified detailed technical specifications for acceptable equivalent products. Key requirements 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 must have heat-applied "POLICE" text 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 be responsible for measuring each officer to determine the correct carrier size based on existing body armor.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (updated by Amendment 0003)
NAICS Code: 339113 (Size Standard: 800 employees)
Product Service Code (PSC): 8465 (Individual Equipment)
Response Due: May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Published Date: May 11, 2026 (date of latest amendment)
Place of Performance: DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (17070)

Key Amendments

Amendment 0001 (April 21, 2026): Incorporated vendor questions and answers, providing extensive technical clarifications and requirements for equivalent body armor carriers.
Amendment 0002 (April 28, 2026): Extended the solicitation closing date to May 1, 2026.
Amendment 0003 (May 11, 2026): Further extended the solicitation closing date to May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, and critically, updated the acquisition from a 100% Small Business Set-Aside to Full and Open Competition.