HOMELESS BLANKET FY 26
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) Troop Support has issued a presolicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-TBD) for Homeless/Disaster Blankets (NSN: 7210-00-119-5335). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a one-year period. A key requirement is that all materials and manufacturing must be 100% U.S. origin, adhering to Berry Amendment restrictions. The presolicitation response date is June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Homeless/Disaster Blankets, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 231,250 and a maximum of 450,000. Technical specifications, detailed in the "Tech Data.pdf" document, include:
- Material: 100% Acrylic or 30% Wool (±5%) with the remainder man-made fiber, napped for comfort.
- Dimensions: Minimum 66 inches wide by 90 inches long.
- Weight: Minimum 2.5 pounds per blanket.
- Finishing: Edges must have a 1/4-inch over-edge stitched hem with at least 10 stitches per inch.
- Labeling: Each blanket requires specific labeling including "BLANKET, DISASTER," material content, contractor details, contract number, NSN, and a warning: "THIS BLANKET CONTAINS NO DDT. DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR LAUNDER."
- Packaging: Individual blankets in clear polyethylene film bags, eight blankets per carton, unitized on a 40"x48" pallet up to 54 inches high.
- Domestic Restrictions: All materials used in fabrication and all manufacturing must be performed solely within the United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-TBD)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One tier year
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Presolicitation Response Due: June 17, 2026
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Solicitation Release: The formal solicitation will be posted on DLA DIBBS (dibbs.bsm.dla.mil).
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value/Tradeoff Procedures. Past Performance/Performance Confidence Assessment will be significantly more important than price.
Additional Information
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and DLA DIBBS to access the solicitation. Technical data, including specifications, patterns, and drawings, can be requested from the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository. Packaging and marking requirements, detailed in "Packaging Data.pdf," reference ASTM D 3951, with contract-specific clauses taking precedence. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Peyton Truban (Peyton.Truban@dla.mil).