Expeditionary Barrier System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of Expeditionary Barrier Systems (EBS). The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) intends to issue at least two, but a maximum of three, awards for Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD) and DLA Direct requirements. The contract type will be Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Long Term Contracts (LTC).

• Procurement of 18 items of Expeditionary Barrier Systems (EBS).

• Supplies must comply with MIL-DTL-32488 specifications.

• Specific packaging and labeling requirements per MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements.

• Government First Article Test (FAT) pricing is required for all NSNs, regardless of manufacturing approval.

• Offerors must provide pricing for all four pricing periods (two-year base and three one-year option periods).

• EBS sizes should be priced the same regardless of color (e.g., EBS 1B and EBS 1G must have the same unit price).

• Contract Type: Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Long Term Contracts (LTC).

• Period of Performance: Base ordering period of two (2) years, with three (3) one-year option periods.

• Estimated Annual Contract Value: $25,000,000.00.

• Guaranteed Minimum per contract: $1,410,000.00 (10% of AEQ).

• Maximum for all awarded contracts: $500,000,000.00.

• Proposals will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures.

• Award(s) will be made to the responsible offeror(s) offering the lowest price(s) that conform to all terms and conditions.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the points of contact listed.

• Offers must be submitted on an "all or none" basis for each CLIN offered.

• Proposal submission deadline: 3:00 PM local time on May 14, 2026.

• Key deadlines: Questions and clarification requests due by May 14, 2026.

• This is an Unrestricted Solicitation with a Hubzone Preference.

• Offerors must be registered in DIBBS, VSM, and SAM.

• Successful offerors must have and maintain at least one CONUS origin delivery point.

• The solicitation includes detailed specifications and technical requirements in MIL-DTL-32488.

• Offerors must submit Government First Article Test (FAT) pricing on each NSN.

• DFARS clauses related to domestic sourcing, specialty metals, and trade agreements apply.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation SPE8E6-25-R-0003 addresses the following:

• Tariffs: Steel-related tariffs apply to material imported from affected countries.

• Government First Article Testing (FAT): Clarifies the required sampling for EBS Type 1 and EBS Type 7 (three samples each), including at least one Class B (Beige/Sand) and one Class G (Green). The timeframe to submit Government FAT and associated documentation is 135 days after the date of award.

• Pricing: Bidders are instructed to input pricing only in the Pricing Spreadsheet on page 48 of the original RFP and not in Section B (each line).

• Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision (SQAP): The document "EBS Exceptions Fig A" had a missing image ("Figure 4, Detail A") which has now been included as an attachment to this amendment.

• Section 11, Page 1 (regarding submission of Amendment 0001).

• RFP attachment MIL-DTL-32488, page 14, section 4.5.2 (regarding FAT sampling).

• Pricing Spreadsheet on page 48 of the original RFP.

• "EBS Exceptions Fig A" document (now includes missing image).

• Offerors are required to submit a signed/dated copy of Amendment 0001 with their submission.

• Pricing submission instructions have been clarified.

• The "EBS Exceptions Fig A" document has been updated and attached.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment A, a pricing spreadsheet, for the opportunity. It provides a detailed breakdown of line items for which bidders are expected to provide pricing.

• Line Items: Lists various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) with associated Production or FAT (Firm-Fixed Price) designation, NSN (National Stock Number), Unit of Issue, and Nomenclature.
• Quantities: Specifies the Annual Estimated Quantity for base years and quantities for option years.
• Pricing Table: Includes columns for Proposed Base Years Ceiling Unit Price, Proposed Option Year 1 Ceiling Unit Price, Proposed Option Year 2 Ceiling Unit Price, and Proposed Option Year 3 Ceiling Unit Price. Many of these are marked as N/A.
• Gov. FAT Price: A column for Government Firm-Fixed Price (area units) for FAT CLINs.
• Instructions: Explicitly states that all EBS sizes should be priced the same regardless of color, providing an example. It also notes that pricing that is not the same for each color will result in the proposal being deemed technically unacceptable.

This spreadsheet is critical for bidders to understand the specific items and quantities for which pricing is required. Bidders must use this format to submit their pricing, adhering to the specific instructions regarding pricing consistency across different sizes/colors to ensure their proposal is considered technically acceptable.

Specification / Detail Specification

This document, MIL-DTL-32488, provides the detail specification for the Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS). The EBS is a collapsible, cellular welded wire mesh gabion system lined with geotextile fabric, designed for rapid deployment as a force protection barrier. It is intended to contain fill material (such as soil) to provide structural integrity and protection against visual detection, small arms fire, indirect fire, and perimeter intrusion.

• Materials: Specifies requirements for welded wire mesh panels (AISI 1010 carbon steel), spiral wire hinges, connecting pins, and geotextile fabric.

• Types and Classes: Defines 12 types of EBS and two classes: Beige/Sand (Class B) and Green (Class G).

• Dimensions and Weight: Details specific dimensions and weight requirements for each of the 12 EBS types.

• Performance: Includes requirements for protective finish (zinc-5% aluminum-mischmetal coating), small scale structural load capacity (minimum 53,000 lb / 235 kN), and burn propagation resistance.

• Testing and Verification: Outlines first article inspection and conformance inspection procedures, including specific tests for materials and finished products (e.g., tensile strength, tear strength, puncture strength, UV exposure, chemical exposure).

• The specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

• Acquisition requirements should specify the title, number, date of specification, type and class of EBS, whether first article samples are required, and packaging requirements.

• Not applicable to this document; this is a specification, not a solicitation.

• Not applicable to this document.

• The EBS is designed for use in expedient force protection barrier wall construction in austere environments.

• Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials are encouraged if they meet or exceed requirements.

• Contact information for submitting comments, suggestions, or questions is provided.

Amendment / Modification

This document details exceptions and modifications to the MIL-DTL-32488 specification for the Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS). Key changes include:

• Protective Finish: Clarification on the minimum galvanic coating thickness requirement for weld areas and sheared ends.
• Weld Shear Strength: Modification to the minimum weld shear strength requirement in Table I - Wire Properties, specifying an average test value and a minimum individual test value of 50% of the wire's ultimate tensile strength.
• EBS Weights: Updates to the maximum allowable weights for various EBS types in Table III - EBS Dimensions and Weight.
• Fabric Properties: Revisions to requirements for grab tensile strength, wide width tensile strength, trapezoidal tear strength, CBR puncture strength, apparent opening size, and permittivity in Table II - Fabric Properties.
• Test Methods: Changes to referenced test methods for fabric strength retention (chemical exposure and blowing sand abrasion) in Table IV, First Article Tests.
• Connecting Pins: Increased requirement for extra connecting pins per EBS unit from a minimum of 2 to 4.
• Intended Use: Clarification that the EBS system is not intended for load-bearing for overhead loads.
• Hog Rings: Modifications to the description of hog ring usage and spacing requirements.
• Geotextile Fabric Staples: Added instruction for stapling geotextile fabric with sufficient looseness to accommodate expansion.

Modifications affect sections related to Protective Finish, Wire Properties, EBS Dimensions and Weight, Fabric Properties, First Article Tests, Connecting Pins, Scope, Hog Rings, and Geotextile Fabric Staples.

These changes provide clarifications and modifications to technical specifications. Bidders should review these exceptions carefully as they may impact material requirements, testing procedures, and product dimensions. The document does not explicitly state changes to proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors, but bidders should ensure their proposals align with these updated specifications.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment 0001, modifies Solicitation SPE8E625R0003. The primary purpose is to incorporate numerous Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) clauses by reference, with specific deviations noted. These deviations take precedence over any RFO clauses in the original Request for Proposal.

Key changes include:

• Inclusion of various FAR and DFARS clauses, many with deviations dated February 2026 or March 2026.
• Specific clauses are replaced by newer versions or deviations (e.g., FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.204-29, 52.225-20, 52.225-25 are replaced by FAR 52.204-90).
• DFARS 252.204-7008 is replaced by DFARS 252.204-7998 Alternate A.
• DFARS 252.204-7012 is replaced by DFARS 252.204-7012.
• DFARS 252.225-7963 replaces DFARS 252.225-7043.
• DFARS 252.239-7018 is replaced by DFARS 252.239-7018.
• DFARS 252.242-7004 is replaced by DFARS 252.242-7004.
• DFARS 252.215-7992 replaces DFARS 252.215-7008.
• DFARS 252.215-7996 replaces DFARS 252.215-7016.

Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are affected, as detailed in the continuation sheets. Specific clauses are noted as being replaced or superseded.

Offerors are required to submit a signed and dated copy of this Amendment 0001 with their submission. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in effect unless modified by this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment revises Figure 4, Detail A, to clarify staple locations and dimensional tolerances at the top of the EBS cells. The revision includes updated diagrams and specific instructions for stapling geotextile along the bottom row of wire mesh, with varying minimum staple counts per panel depending on the EBS type.

• Figure 4, Detail A
• Staple requirements for EBS panels

This amendment provides clarification on construction details. Bidders should review these changes to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the revised specifications for EBS cell construction.