DLA Distribution Professional Analytical Services (DDPAS) ID/IQ
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 through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for DLA Distribution Professional Analytical Services (DDPAS) ID/IQ. This effort seeks professional, technical, and analytical services (NAICS 541611) to enhance DLA's organic storage and distribution network, supporting sustainment strategies for the Department of War, Whole of Government, and Foreign Partners. The primary objective is to improve business operations through robust analytical capabilities, process design, network modeling, and comprehensive program management support. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will analyze, model, plan, and improve DLA's storage and distribution network. Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and implementing process improvements.
- Integrating new technologies, including Automation and AI.
- Providing strategic analysis to enhance performance, cost-effectiveness, and readiness.
- Supporting Department of War warehousing, storage, distribution, and fulfillment facilities and operations.
Key capability areas span organizational efficiency, business operations analytics, network planning/modeling/simulation, product integration, business process re-engineering, pricing strategies, data collection, technology development/sustainment, technology cyber integration/testing, automation/AI adoption, ground-level deployment, and special studies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, no commitment to set aside)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Primarily DLA Distribution, Pennsylvania (17070), with potential for broader support.
Requested Information (Capability Statement)
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to perform the services, including:
- Company Profile: Name, address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, UEI, socio-economic status.
- Relevant Experience: 3-5 years on similar scope/size contracts (total value, number), specifically in large-scale distribution network modeling, logistics systems analysis, warehouse modernization, and ground-level logistics technology integration.
- Scope of Experience: Covering the majority of the 12 support areas, particularly network planning, business process re-engineering, and technology integration.
- Magnitude of Experience: Managing professional support services for a large-scale organic distribution network with contract values exceeding $150M.
- Complexity of Experience: Technical integration with DLA EBS, multi-partner logistics, and deploying Automation/AI at the ground level.
- Technical Capability: Approach and expertise in the 12 support areas, highlighting AI, automation, and advanced technologies in warehousing.
Submission Instructions
- Submit electronically to Jason.1.Taylor@dla.mil and Joshua.woodworth@dla.mil.
- Responses exceeding 15 MB may require multiple email submissions.
- Respondents are responsible for confirming receipt.
- This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to a contract.