Pack Liner, Main
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 procurement of Pack Liner, Main (NSN 8465-01-613-1251). This notice provides advance details for an upcoming Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity solicitation, which will be structured into two lots: Lot 0001 (Small Business Set Aside) and Lot 0002 (Unrestricted). The estimated release date for the full solicitation is April 2026. Responses or inquiries regarding this presolicitation are due by April 17, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
DLA Troop Support plans to procure the Pack Liner Main for individual equipment. The requirement involves the manufacture and delivery of the item, which must strictly comply with GL/PD 13-02, DTD October 9, 2013, and its Interim Change Letter GL/PD 13-02 from Natick DTD February 7, 2014. Key deliverables include Product Demonstration Models, passing Hydrostatic Testing Reports, and meeting visual and dimensional requirements. The production lead time is set at 205 days from award, encompassing 45 days for first article samples, 40 days for government review, and 120 days for the first delivery.
Contract Details
The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity type with a three (3) year ordering period.
- Guaranteed Minimum Quantity (GMQ): 27,500 each
- Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ): 110,000 each
- Maximum Quantity: 410,000 each
- Maximum Monthly Production Rate: 7,000 each These quantities apply to both Lot 0001 and Lot 0002.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Lot 0001: Designated as a Small Business Set Aside.
- Lot 0002: Designated as Unrestricted, with a 10% HubZone Price Evaluation Preference for eligible offerors. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to register for DIBBS, where the solicitation will be posted.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff source selection process (FAR 15.103-1). Evaluation factors include:
- Product Demonstration Models
- Passing Hydrostatic Testing Reports
- Visual requirements
- Dimensional requirements
- Price (with a 10% HubZone Price Evaluation Preference for Lot 0002) Price evaluation will assess fairness and reasonableness per FAR Subpart 15.4, using AEQ for evaluated dollar value and maximum quantity for maximum dollar value. Offerors must also detail good-faith efforts for socioeconomic subcontracting opportunities across various small business categories.
Key Dates & Information
- Presolicitation Response Date: April 17, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Estimated Solicitation Release: April 2026
- Solicitation Posting: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/
- Technical Data Requests: http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx
- Primary Contact: David Falkowski (david.falkowski@dla.mil, 4457370573)
- Secondary Contact: Maria C Aguayo (maria.aguayo@dla.mil, 4457375350)