DHS Uniforms - Berry Compliant
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) is conducting market research for a future Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide Berry Compliant Uniform and Quartermaster Services for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component agencies. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry capabilities for a comprehensive, enterprise-wide solution. Notices of Intent to respond are due April 2, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
DLA aims to assess industry's capacity, supply chain risks, cost structures, and technical feasibility for a large-scale, 100% domestic uniform program. The anticipated IDIQ will support DHS agencies (CBP, TSA, ICE, FEMA, CISA, FLETC, USSS, USCG, FDA) and is expected to include:
- Product Supply: Sourcing 1,600+ COTS uniform items and emergency uniforms.
- Quartermaster Services: Managing on-site operations at key training academies.
- Logistics & Inventory Management: Full-scale control, warehousing, and nationwide distribution.
- Technology Platform: Operation of a Web-Based Uniform Requesting System.
- Security Requirements: Accountability and security for DHS branded items.
- Fulfillment: Orders shipped within 7 calendar days, including customized items. A critical requirement is strict adherence to the Berry Amendment, mandating all textile-based products be entirely produced within the United States.
Requested Information
Respondents are requested to submit a whitepaper addressing:
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Capability: Berry compliance, domestic manufacturing capacity, challenges for 100% domestic sourcing (especially for 800+ low-volume items), subcontractor networks, and inventory/manufacturing plans.
- Product Availability & Technical Feasibility: Berry-compliant alternatives for non-domestic materials, realistic lead times for compliant supply chains, provision of production samples, and innovative Berry-compliant textiles.
- Cost & Pricing Structure: Rough order of magnitude (ROM) price comparison for Berry compliant vs. non-compliant uniforms and factors influencing Berry-compliant pricing.
- Program Management & Logistics: Existing web-based systems, plan for identifying Berry-compliant sources, economies of scale, delivery timeframe, and plans to reduce backorders.
- General Questions: Reasons for not submitting on previous RFPs, foreseen problems, information needed for competitive proposals, and suggestions for streamlining.
Response Guidelines & Deadlines
- Notice of Intent: Email to Kimberly.Sabo@dla.mil by April 2, 2026. Subject: "Intent to Respond SPE1C126RDHS for Berry Compliant Uniforms". Include planned full response submission date.
- White Paper Submission: Submit to the same POC in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
- Format: Include a cover page with company name, address, CAGE code, UEI, and POC details. Clearly mark proprietary information.
- Page Limit: Not to exceed 20 pages. Marketing materials are not requested.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation or a promise to issue an RFP. The Government will not pay for response costs. Not responding does not preclude future participation.