Islamic Religious Items Market Research Survey

SOL #: SPE1C1-26-R-Islamic_ItemsSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

Ecclesiastical Equipment, Furnishings, And Supplies (9925)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 12, 2026
2
Action Date
Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research through a Special Notice for a potential Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Islamic Religious Items. This survey aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities for a wide range of items, including Chaplain's Kits, prayer articles, and apparel. Responses are requested by March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Purpose & Scope

This market research survey is issued by DLA Troop Support to gather information for a potential new procurement of Islamic Religious Items. The anticipated contract type is an IDIQ, with customer direct orders for both CONUS and OCONUS locations. The scope of interest includes:

  • Chaplain's Kits: Standard and extended versions, including carrying cases (OCP pattern) and internal components like prayer rugs, Holy Qur'an, and prayer beads.
  • Individual Religious Articles: Dhikr Prayer Beads, Clock/Compass Prayer, Kiblah Compass, Miswak, Prayer Oil (Sandalwood, Egyptian Musk), Prayer Rugs (OCP pattern), Dried Dates, and various Islamic books (e.g., Holy Qur'an, Forty Hadith, Du'a, Islamic Aqidah and Fiqh).
  • Apparel: Women's Kimars and men's Kufis in specified colors (Army Green, Black, White), with material, size, and colorfastness requirements. Detailed technical specifications, National Stock Numbers (NSNs), and potential pricing tiers are provided in the attached documents.

Information Requested from Industry

DLA Troop Support is seeking responses to questions regarding:

  • Company interest and intent to offer.
  • Company description (manufacturer, size).
  • Ability to source all listed items and suggestions for additional items.
  • Minimum production run quantities and estimated unit prices.
  • Capability to meet 14-30 day ordering periods and provide 100% domestic items.
  • Pricing competitiveness determination, monitoring of market indicators (PPI, labor wages), and access to systems like VIM.
  • SAM.gov registration and CAGE code status.
  • Classification of items as commercial or non-commercial.

Submission & Deadlines

Responses to this market research survey are due by Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Interested parties are encouraged to respond, and even those not interested are requested to indicate so. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee that a solicitation will be issued.

Contact Information

For any questions, please contact Alex Carvajal (Alex.Carvajal@dla.mil) or Charles Brown II (Charles.Brown3@dla.mil).

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Points of Contact

Alex CarvajalPRIMARY
Charles Brown IISECONDARY

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