Global Tires Program 2.0

Other / Unclassified

This document contains briefing slides from the Global Tires Program (GTP) 2.0 Industry Day held on March 25, 2026. It outlines the purpose, agenda, and general overview of the event.

• Purpose: To emphasize Government proposal requirements for GTP 2.0, gather industry feedback, and clarify expectations for the resultant award.
• Agenda: Included welcome, opening remarks, GTP 2.0 overview, a Q&A session, and closing remarks.
• Attendees: Listed key government personnel and numerous companies in attendance, indicating potential industry interest and participation.
• Scope: The GTP 2.0 contract involves supply and supply chain management support for tires used in aircraft and ground systems worldwide.
• Acquisition Strategy: The strategy involves a GTP 2.0 Contractor / Supply Chain Service Provider (SCSP) contract with multiple Long-Term Contracts (Vendor Contracts) for tires. The GTP 2.0 Contractor is required to obtain tire inventory from these established Vendor Contracts.
• Program Flow: A diagram illustrates the process flow, including customer requisitions, DLA involvement, supply chain provider networks, and the role of the GTP Integrator.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the GTP 2.0 opportunity, clarifying various aspects of the solicitation.

• OCONUS Delivery Split: Approximately 90% of OCONUS orders go directly to customer addresses, while 10% are permitted to go to stateside CCPs. Integrators billing for stateside CCP shipments will only incur a CONUS service fee.
• Weight Tracking: The contracting team does not track the total weight of orders, as each order varies significantly.
• US Flag Air Carriers: FAR 52.247-63 (Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers) does not apply to this commercial contract.
• Prepositioned Stock: The Defense Transportation System (DTS) must be used for transporting tires from CONUS to OCONUS prepositioned stock locations, applicable for both initial inventory and replenishment. This transportation is free of cost to the Integrator.
• Tire Source for Prepositioning: Tire manufacturers and their distribution facilities in CONUS cannot be designated as Places of Performance for DTS retrieval. The GTP 2.0 Integrator must have tires in their possession at their CONUS location(s) before DTS pickup.
• Retread Management Fees (CLINs 0006 & 0007): These CLINs cover the Integrator's service fee for managing the retread logistics. The actual cost of retreading is billed under CLIN 0001.
• Minimum Order Quantity: Each tire has a delivery order minimum and maximum monthly quantity; there is no overall minimum order quantity for the 365 NSNs.
• Pricing Validity: Feeder contract pricing is typically good for one year at a time, with feeder contracts historically being recompeted every three years.
• Prompt Payment Discounts (PPD): DLA's negotiated contracts with tire suppliers include PPDs. The GTP 2.0 Integrator is not permitted to negotiate PPDs with Vendor Contract holders.
• Obsolescence Management: No historical data on obsolescence management costs will be provided, as there should be no associated costs. DLA will notify the integrator of obsolete items, cancel the NSN, and transition to a replacement.
• Tire Weights and Dimensions: Weights are provided in Attachment 28. Dimensions (cubed feet) have also been added to Attachment 28.
• Fill Rate Selection: Offerors must provide pricing for both 95% and 97% fill rates for CONUS, OCONUS, and FMS deliveries. The Contracting Officer will select the fill rate at award.
• Font Size: 10-point font is permissible for graphics, charts, tables, and figures. Font restrictions do not apply to cover pages.
• Delivery Addresses: DLA is unable to provide specific delivery addresses for OCONUS DOs beyond what is available on the DLA website.
• Tax Exemption: The contractor is responsible for determining tax consequences for each location served, including for shipments to OCONUS customer locations and for inventory replenishment.
• Scrap/Disposal: Scrap and disposal management fees apply to both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Inventory Value: The estimated value of the GTP 2.0 Integrator's inventory purchase is approximately $51M for 60,000 tires.
• Award Date: The intended award date is April 2028.
• Set-Asides: The solicitation will be issued unrestricted.
• Commercial Shipping Standards: Commercial shipping standards are allowed, with specific requirements for palletization (military standard) and shipping (ASTM standard). FMS orders require military packaging.
• GTP 2.0 Changes: Special Packaging Instructions for FMS aircraft orders have been added (Section P2-24.1.1 and Attachment 27).
• RFP Release: Anticipated RFP release is December 2026, with a 90-day proposal period.
• Customs Clearance: The Integrator is responsible for customs clearance for international shipments.
• Shipment Priorities: From CY2023 through 3/25/2026, IPG 1 is 16.54%, IPG 2 is 50.84%, and IPG 3 is 32.62%.
• Total Estimated Value: The $3 billion value is driven by an annual demand value of approximately $205M for tires (CLIN 0001), with a 3% annual inflation increase and a ~16% management fee.
• Non-retreadable Tires: Disposal of non-retreadable tires does not fall under the prime contractor's scope of work.

These clarifications address key bidder questions and may influence proposal preparation and pricing strategies. No changes to submission deadlines or evaluation factors are indicated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (SPE7LX-26-R-0030) is for the Global Tires Program 2.0 (GTP 2.0), a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract for the supply and supply chain management support of certain tires, rubber treads, and other consumable rubber tire and track components. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (WS) Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate (SAPD) manages this contract to support the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

• Supply and supply chain management support for aircraft and ground tires, rubber treads, and track components.

• Management of inventory, demand planning, purchasing, order processing, fulfillment, supplier management, quality management, distribution, and customer support.

• Utilization of Government-established Vendor Contracts for tire supply.

• Performance will be executed in three phases: Transition, Execution, and Contract Exit.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract.

• Period of Performance: Up to 10 years, including a 4-month implementation period, a 5-year base period, and multiple 2-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in this document, but the GTP 2.0 RFI CFM inventory purchase is estimated at $51M.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

• Key deadlines: Offer Due Date is December 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM.

• Evaluation criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on four factors: Past Performance, Technical, Price, and Small Business Participation.

• Specific instructions for proposal preparation and submission are detailed in Section L.

• The acquisition is identified as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR: SMALL BUSINESS".

• Specific set-aside information is detailed in Block 10 of the solicitation.

• The GTP 2.0 RFP Attachments are NOT posted to DIBBS and are available upon request via email to charles.mielkeii@dla.mil.

• Interested parties must provide specific information in their request for attachments.

• The solicitation uses "solicitation" and "Request for Proposal (RFP)" interchangeably.

• All awarded GTP 2.0 contract prices will be made publicly available.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation # SPE7LX26R0030 for the Global Tires Program (GTP) 2.0.

• Economic Price Adjustment (EPA): The solicitation does not include an EPA; the contract will be firm fixed price.
• Minimum Guarantee: There is no guaranteed minimum purchase quantity or value.
• Historical Demand Data: Historical demand data by NSN has been provided, but peak surge quantities and mobilization events were not explicitly identified.
• Safety Stock: Contractors must maintain enough stock to fill delivery orders; the Government does not set a specific safety stock threshold.
• Excess/Obsolete Inventory: Disposition guidance is provided in P3, PWS for Phase III, Contract Exit.
• FOB Terms: CONUS and OCONUS orders are FOB Destination. FMS orders are FOB Origin.
• Surge Response: Surge and Sustainment (S&S) requirements are defined by specific delivery orders for the Monthly Wartime Rate (MWR), which change per contract cycle. No S&S delivery orders have been issued previously.
• Freight/Escalation: Transportation costs must be included in the proposal fee. No fuel or freight escalation mechanisms are included.
• Payment Terms: Fast Payment is available for CONUS orders < $10,000 and OCONUS orders < $35,000. Otherwise, payment is within 30 days after receipt and acknowledgment.
• Award Scope: This acquisition will result in a single award.
• Incumbent Value Clarification: The estimated 10-year value, including tires and integrator fees, is $3B. The listed $9,999,999,999 value is a system requirement for Requirements Contracts without a maximum value.
• NSN Changes: The number of NSNs is expected to change over the contract life, but no estimates are available.
• CUI Marking: All pages and electronic files submitted in proposals must be handled as CUI.
• Page Limits: Executive summaries are limited to four pages per volume and are not subject to the page limitations for each volume. The Past Performance volume has been updated to allow for 25 pages (5 per FACTS sheet).

These clarifications do not appear to alter key requirements or submission deadlines but provide essential details for proposal preparation, particularly regarding pricing, inventory, and submission formatting.

Other / Unclassified

This document announces and provides details for the Global Tires Program 2.0 (GTP 2.0) Virtual Industry Day. It outlines the government's intent, goals, and rules of engagement for the event, which will be held on March 25, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Columbus, OH time) via Zoom.

This event is an opportunity for potential bidders to understand the government's proposal expectations and requirements for GTP 2.0. It also serves as a forum for industry feedback and clarification of government expectations. The government will record the event, and Q&A, including answers to any questions not addressed during the session, will be posted to SAM.gov afterward.

• Event Date & Time: March 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Columbus, OH time)
• Platform: Zoom
• RSVP Deadline: Monday, March 23rd, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (Columbus, OH time)
• RSVP Contact: charles.mielkeii@dla.mil
• RSVP Information Required: Company participation confirmation and a list of individuals attending, including Last Name, First Name, Company Name, Title, and Phone number used to call in. A spreadsheet is available for multiple attendees.
• Login Instructions: Log in 5 minutes prior to the start time. Use the naming convention "First and Last Name – Company Name" if prompted for just a name, or "Last Name, First Name – Company" for sign-in. Only pre-registered individuals will be admitted.
• Rules of Engagement: Mute microphones when not speaking, raise virtual hand to ask questions, do not repeat answered questions, and announce name and company before speaking.
• Q&A: While not all questions may be answered in detail during the event, the government will research and provide answers post-event. All Q&A will be posted to SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled 'Participant List.xlsx', appears to be an Excel spreadsheet intended to list participants. Based on the provided text, it contains columns for 'Last Name', 'First Name', 'Company Name', 'Title', and 'Phone Number used to call in'.

• The primary elements are fields for participant identification and contact information.
• The provided text shows the headers but no actual participant data.

As this document is currently empty of data, its direct relevance to bidders in terms of actionable information is minimal at this stage. It may be intended for internal use or to be populated later with information relevant to a specific event or meeting related to the opportunity. Bidders should check if this document is updated with relevant information or if it pertains to a specific aspect of the opportunity not otherwise detailed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, SPE7LX26R0030, is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract (RC) for the supply and supply chain management support of certain tires, rubber treads, and other consumable rubber tire and track components. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (WS) Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate (SAPD) manages this Global Tires Program 2.0 (GTP 2.0).

• Supply and supply chain management support for various tires, rubber treads, and other tire/track components.

• The contractor will act as the GTP 2.0 Integrator, utilizing government-established Vendor Contracts for tire supply.

• Responsibilities include demand planning, forecasting, purchasing, order processing, fulfillment, supplier management, financial management, item management, quality management, retread and disposal management, distribution, transportation, packaging, customs clearance, obsolescence management, and customer support.

• The effort will be performed in three phases: Transition and Implementation, Execution, and Contract Exit.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract (RC).

• Period of Performance: Up to 10 years, including a 4-month implementation period, a 5-year base period, and multiple option periods.

• Estimated Value: The estimated value for GTP 2.0 Integrator GTP RFI CFM inventory purchase is approximately $51M.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

• Evaluation will be based on four factors: Past Performance, Price, Technical (Management & Operations, Transition & Implementation, Resource Availability/Financing), and Small Business Participation.

• The Government intends to award without negotiations.

• Key deadlines: Offer Due Date is December 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM Local Time.

• The solicitation is identified as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with specific set-aside categories listed (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business).

• NAICS Code: 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) with a size standard of $36.5M.

• RFP Attachments are not posted on DIBBS and are available upon request via email to charles.mielkeii@dla.mil.

• Offerors must comply with cybersecurity requirements as outlined in DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.