Marine Corps Black Frames
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 for the manufacture and delivery of Marine Corps Black Frames (service cap frames). This will result in a Full and Open Competition for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a 60-month performance period. The anticipated solicitation closing date is March 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the purchase of "Frame, Man’s, Service Cap, Black, MC" (NSN Series: 8405-01-530-8034), to be manufactured in accordance with MIL-DTL-20268J dated 18 February 2025. Key requirements include:
- Materials: All items must be 100% U.S. Made from 100% U.S. Materials, adhering to the Berry Amendment.
- Quantities: Estimated quantities over the 60-month period include a Guaranteed Minimum of 16,386 EA, an Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) of 40,932 EA, and a Maximum Quantity of 286,589 EA.
- Delivery: Items will be delivered to Travis Association for the Blind in Austin, TX 78744. Initial delivery orders require three monthly deliveries starting 120 days after award, with subsequent orders due in 90 days.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Duration: Five 12-month pricing tiers, totaling a 60-month performance period.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Product Service Code: 8405 (Outerwear, Men's).
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on Source Selection criteria in accordance with FAR 15.101-1, where technical merit is more important than price. Evaluation factors include:
- Product Demonstration Models (PDM): This is the most important factor, evaluated for conformance to specifications. Offerors must submit one size 7 1/4 PDM from each proposed place of performance with their offers.
- Past Performance Confidence Assessment: Based on experience from three years prior to the solicitation closing date.
- Proposed Price.
Key Dates & Submission
- Anticipated Solicitation Closing Date: March 28, 2026.
- Solicitation Availability: The solicitation will be posted on DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) and sam.gov (https://www.sam.gov).
- Technical Data: Manufacturers can request specifications, patterns, and drawings via the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository at http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx.
- Point of Contact: John McAnulty, Acquisition Specialist, at John.McAnulty@dla.mil.