DLA Commercial Price List Market Research
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), Weapons Support Group, Columbus, Ohio, is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify manufacturers for Commercial Price List contracts. This initiative aims to establish long-term requirements contracts for Class IX commercial items that are considered 'sole source' to support all military branches.
Purpose & Scope
DLA's Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate (SAPD), Special Projects (ZAA), seeks capability packages from manufacturers with high demand from the Department of War. The goal is to develop commercial price list contracts that mirror commercial marketplace standards, providing full coverage for sole source commercial parts.
Contract Details
- Type: Commercial Price List Contracts (FAR Part 12, Requirements Contract per FAR 16.503)
- Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price/Economic Price Adjustment (FFP-EPA) with annual or bi-annual price updates (DLAD Procurement Note L24)
- Duration: 10 years (4 base years + 3 two-year options)
- Nature: Sole Source
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to all business types, including Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, and SDVOSB.
Capability Package Requirements
Interested firms must submit:
- CAGE Code(s) (including subsidiaries/affiliates)
- Commercial Price List (.xlsx format) including:
- Items offered, part number, National Stock Number (NSN), Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), 12 months historical demand.
- Identify items listed on existing GSA contracts (add as column).
- Main Point of Contact (Name/Role/Phone/Email)
- Responses to the following questions:
- Preference for dealing with existing dealer/distributor base or directly with Government?
- Availability of online portal for dealer/wholesale/distributors, and DLA access?
- Ability to deliver majority of items within 7-14 days (CONUS)?
- Ability to deliver items with Mil-Spec packaging?
Submission & Important Notes
- Submission: Email responses to the Primary Point of Contact. For files >10MB, request a DoD SAFE Drop-Off.
- Published Date: November 18, 2025
- This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only; it is not a commitment, does not constitute an offer, and will not result in reimbursement for submission costs. No solicitation exists.
Contact Information
- Primary: Tyler Bender, tyler.bender@dla.mil, 614-257-8150
- Secondary: Brandon McCoy, Brandon.McCoy@dla.mil, 614-693-1013