Snaplink, Locking
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 DLA Troop Support plans to issue a presolicitation for the manufacture and distribution of Snaplink, Locking under NSN 8465-01-322-7432. This will be an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a three-year ordering period. The estimated solicitation release date is May 28, 2026, or thereafter.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers the manufacture and distribution of Snap Link, Locking, in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-50041D. The contract will include tiered pricing for each 12-month period. Quantities are:
- Guaranteed Minimum: 3,000 each
- Annual Estimated: 12,000 each
- Maximum: 45,000 each
First article samples are required, due 30 days after award, with the government having 30 days for review. The first delivery is due 150 days after award, and subsequent deliveries will have a 90-day lead time. Deliveries are FOB destination with inspection and acceptance at the source, to locations including Travis Association for the Blind (Austin, TX), Peckham Inc. (Lansing, MI), and Lion Vallen Industries (Pendergrass, GA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, IDIQ
- Ordering Period: Three (3) years
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Estimated Solicitation Release: May 28, 2026, or thereafter
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Non-cost factors for acceptability include Production Demonstration Models (PDMs) covering visual requirements, weight, and proof load testing requirements. All materials will be contractor furnished.
Additional Notes
The acquisition utilizes procedures from 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by Class Deviation 2026-O0028. The solicitation will be posted on DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/). Detailed registration instructions for DIBBS are provided, requiring SAM registration. The Berry Amendment restrictions on foreign products and services for Clothing and Textile items apply. Technical data requests for DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles solicitations can be made via http://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/ClothingandTextiles/SpecRequest.aspx.
Primary Contact: Casandra Rogers (Casandra.Rogers@dla.mil, 445-737-0626) Secondary Contact: Michelle Falkowski (Michelle.Falkowski@dla.mil, 215-737-5479)