Global Tires Program 2.0
Overview
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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) Land and Maritime has released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Global Tires Program 2.0 (GTP 2.0). This notice invites industry to review the draft RFP and its attachments, and submit questions or comments. The program has an estimated total 10-year value of approximately $3,000,000,000. Responses to the draft RFP are due by Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7 a.m. EST (Columbus, OH).
Purpose & Scope
This is an official notice for the draft RFP for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract (RC) for the supply and supply chain management support of various tires, rubber treads, and other consumable rubber tire and track components. The selected contractor will act as the GTP 2.0 Integrator, managing demand planning, forecasting, purchasing, order processing, fulfillment, supplier management, and other related logistics for the DLA Weapons Support (WS) Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate (SAPD).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements Contract (RC)
- Period of Performance: Up to 10 years, including a 4-month implementation, 5-year base, and multiple option periods.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $3,000,000,000 (total 10-year program value). The estimated value for the GTP 2.0 Integrator GTP RFI CFM inventory purchase is approximately $51,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Identified as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with specific categories including Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business. NAICS Code: 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) with a size standard of $36.5M.
Submission & Evaluation
- The Government intends to award without negotiations, in accordance with FAR 15.203.
- Evaluation factors for the final RFP will include Past Performance, Price, Technical (Management & Operations, Transition & Implementation, Resource Availability/Financing), and Small Business Participation.
- Companies will need to prove EDI capability with DLA by the time the final RFP closes.
- The final RFP is intended to be open for 90 days, with an anticipated Offer Due Date of December 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM Local Time.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Draft RFP Questions Due: Monday, March 9, 2026, by 7 a.m. EST (Columbus, OH).
- Anticipated Final RFP Offer Due: December 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM Local Time.
- Contracting Officer: Charles (Chuck) E. Mielke II (charles.mielkeii@dla.mil).
Additional Notes
This notice is for the draft RFP. Attachments are not publicly available and must be requested via email to charles.mielkeii@dla.mil. If no response within 24 hours, contact trent.daniels@dla.mil or tyler.bender@dla.mil. Attachments will be distributed via DoD Safe. A Virtual Industry Day will be held at a later date. Offerors must comply with cybersecurity requirements (DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171).