EU SPEC HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR EUROPE AND AFRICA

SOL #: SourcesSoughtHEPP2026Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA TROOP SUPPORT EUROPE & AFRICA
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany

Place of Performance

Kaiserslautern, DE-RP, Germany

NAICS

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820)

PSC

Tractors, Wheeled (2420)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 4, 2026
2
Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Mar 12, 2026, 11:00 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 DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for EU Specification Heavy Equipment to support Department of Defense (DoD) customers across Europe and Africa. This RFI aims to determine the feasibility of establishing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due March 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

The government seeks information on vendors capable of providing new, EU Specification commercial vehicles and equipment built to local specifications, with local maintenance, and timely delivery within the Area of Operation (AoR). The RFI covers nine key product groups:

  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Sweepers and Scrubbers
  • Cranes
  • Construction Equipment
  • Fire and Emergency Vehicles
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Trucks and Trailers
  • Snow removal equipment
  • Portable Power Equipment

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for a potential Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
  • Period of Performance: Anticipated five years for the potential IDIQ.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Response Due: March 12, 2026, by 23:00:00Z.
  • Published: February 26, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Interested parties should submit one electronic copy of their response in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Files must be labeled with the responder's name, contact information, and Cage Code. Commercial documentation and product literature may also be submitted. Responses must be unclassified and emailed to Kevin Rafferty (kevin.rafferty@dla.mil) and Rebecca Taylor (rebecca.taylor@dla.mil). This RFI is for market research only; responses will be used for informational purposes to assess industry capabilities and do not guarantee a future acquisition.

Additional Notes

Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in developing responses. Proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked.

People

Points of Contact

Rebecca TaylorPRIMARY
Kevin RaffertySECONDARY

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