Liner Absorbent, Flyers’ Helmet
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 plans to issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for the manufacture and delivery of Liner Absorbent, Flyers’ Helmet (NSN: 8475-00-164-7095; 8475-00-164-7108). This will be a Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with tiered pricing. The estimated solicitation release is March 2026, with responses due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires the production of Liner Absorbent, Flyers’ Helmet, in accordance with DRAWING 70360, REV F, 9/10/79, DESIGN CONTROL REFERENCE 70360-30 (LARGE) AND DL70360, and PATTERN: 70359, REV D PATTERN DATE: 13 MARCH 992. Key requirements include:
- First Article Testing (FAT): Eight units (four of each size) are required.
- Inspection and Acceptance: At origin, FOB Destination.
- Materials: All materials must be contractor-furnished.
- Certifications: Vendors must possess National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1977 certification, which includes ISO 9001 certification.
- Berry Amendment: Restrictions apply to the acquisition of foreign products and services for clothing and textile items.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Ordering Periods: Four (4) 12-month ordering periods with tiered pricing.
- Quantities:
- Guaranteed Minimum: 1,458 each
- Annual Estimated Quantity: 5,832 each
- Maximum Quantity: 29,160 each
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
Key Dates & Information
- Estimated Solicitation Release: March 2026
- Solicitation Response Due: March 26, 2026
- Posting Location: Solicitations will be posted on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Vendors must register on DLA DIBBS.
- Technical Data: Specifications, patterns, and drawings can be requested via the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository at http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Michael Toner, michael.toner@dla.mil, 4457372497
- Secondary Contact: MARIA DEL AguayoDSN, MARIA.AGUAYO@DLA.MIL, (445) 737-5350