Regular and Improved Duffel Bag
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
DLA Troop Support is issuing a Presolicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to acquire Regular and Improved Duffel Bags. This opportunity is a 100% 8(a) Set-aside for Small Business. The solicitation, RFP SPE1C1-26-R-0054, will establish a 60-month ordering period with five 12-month price tiers. Proposals are due by January 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers two items:
- Duffel Bag, Regular: PGC 17632, NSN 8465-01-117-8699, per CID, A-A-55077B (dated 26 July 2023).
- Duffel Bag, Improved: PGC 36096, NSN 8465-01-604-6541, per MIL-DTL-32661 (dated 19 July 2023).
The contractor must furnish all materials, which must be Berry Amendment compliant. RFID labeling is required. Estimated Quantities (5-year period):
- Regular Duffel Bag: Minimum 50,000 EA, AEQ 200,000 EA, Maximum 1,250,000 EA.
- Improved Duffel Bag: Minimum 70,000 EA, AEQ 280,000 EA, Maximum 1,700,000 EA.
- Total Combined: Minimum 120,000 EA, AEQ 480,000 EA, Maximum 2,950,000 EA.
Delivery orders are due to begin 120 days after award (30-day increments for first order) and 90 days for subsequent orders. FOB Destination points include Travis Association for the Blind, Austin, TX, and Peckham Inc, Lansing, MI for Regular Duffel Bags, and Pendergrass Distribution Center, Pendergrass, GA for Improved Duffel Bags. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items)
- Duration: 60-month ordering period, structured into five 12-month price tiers.
- Set-Aside: 100% 8(a) Set-aside for Small Business.
- RFP Number: SPE1C1-26-R-0054
- Response Due: January 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: January 16, 2026, 2:47 PM EST
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value / Trade Off / Source Selection Procedures, requiring technical proposals. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are more important than cost or price. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance are:
- Product Demonstration Model (PDM) in accordance with specified CID and MIL-DTL.
- Past Performance/Performance Confidence Assessment.
Additional Notes
The solicitation, specifications, and technical data (including drawings) will be available as attachments on SAM.gov and DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Solicitations/). Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and DIBBS. Technical data can also be requested via the DLA C&T Technical Data Repository at http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx.