Dust & Moisture Seal Boot
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, Columbus plans to issue an Unrestricted solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract for Dust & Moisture Seal Boots (NSN 5340-00-055-2914). This five-year contract has a maximum value of $6,342,368.25. The solicitation is expected to be available on DIBBS around April 22, 2026, with responses due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of one National Stock Number (NSN) item: 5340-00-055-2914, BOOT, DUST AND MOIST SEAL. The estimated annual demand quantity is 1,670 units. All shipments will be for stock, and First Destination Transportation (FDT) will apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Duration: Five years (3-year base + two 1-year options)
- Maximum Value: $6,342,368.25
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Other Than Full and Open Competition per FAR 6.302-1)
- NAICS: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), Size Standard: 750 employees
- Solicitation Availability: On DIBBS around April 22, 2026 (for at least 15 days)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: April 20, 2026
Technical & Quality Requirements
Offerors must comply with all technical and quality requirements associated with the NSN, as detailed in the Procurement Item Description (PID). The "LTC PID Packaging Consolidated Text.docx" document specifies crucial details, including:
- NSN: 5340-00-055-2914 (BOOT, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL)
- Referenced Standards: DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001) and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001).
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E standards, including specific methods, preservation, cleaning, and marking (e.g., RQ011, RQ017).
- Critical Application Item: Designated as such.
- Approved Manufacturers/Part Numbers: The Boeing Company (81205 P/N 114R6055-1, 77272 P/N 114R6055-17) and Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc (9J595 P/N 114R6055-17). Bidders must ensure their proposed packaging and handling align with these detailed requirements to avoid non-acceptance.
Submission Details
This solicitation will use procedures from FAR Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Bidders must search for the solicitation on the DIBBS RFP/IFB/Other RFQs database and submit their quote by clicking the "Offer" button (requires DIBBS login). Further guidance is available at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/Solicitations/DIBBS-Upload-Offer-User-Help.pdf.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Joseph Coleman at Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil or 614-693-0141.