MOLLE Compatible Water Bottle Pouch - Buy American
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 Department of the Army, specifically the W7M1 USPFO ACTIVITY DC ARNG, is soliciting proposals for MOLLE Compatible Water Bottle Pouches. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and seeks 4,000 units of individual equipment. The solicitation emphasizes "Buy American" principles. Proposals are due by May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (W912R126QA017) is for the procurement of 4,000 MOLLE Water Bottle Pouches. Key product requirements include:
- Attachment System: Supports Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) interlocking.
- Material: Stiff, durable construction.
- Closure System: Zipper or Buckle.
- Color: Compliant with AR 670-1 (black, coyote, brown, tan, foliage/olive green, or Army Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform).
- Size: Approximately 10" x 5", capable of holding a standard 16.9 oz disposable water bottle.
- Additional Features: A separate storage pocket on the MOLLE Pouch.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 314910, 500-employee size standard).
- Product Service Code: 8465 (Individual Equipment).
- Response Due Date: May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
- Delivery Date: June 8, 2026.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made based on a best value approach, considering price and other factors. The Government will select the most advantageous offer and may consider awards other than the lowest priced or highest technically rated.
Offerors' quotes must include:
- Product Manufacturer Name.
- Product Manufacturer Part/Item Number.
- Product Specification Sheet with Photo of Product.
- Country where Product is Manufactured.
- Date of Delivery / Number of Days for Delivery, After Receipt of Order (e.g., 10 Days ARO).
Offers must be signed, dated, and submitted to the specified office, including the solicitation number, offeror information (UEI, EFT indicator), information for evaluation factors, responses to provisions requiring completion, and a statement of agreement with terms.
Additional Details
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Joint Base Anacostia, DC (W8AH DCARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ, 189 POREMBA CT SW, BLDG 350, JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA, DC 20373-5115).
- FOB Details: Destination, with the Contractor responsible for transportation costs.
- Invoicing: Instructions for submitting COMBO invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) are provided.
- Contact: MAJ Amanda Britton (amanda.l.britton4.mil@army.mil).