Synopsis for Solicitation for NSN 4420-01-568-3537
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 is soliciting proposals for a Cooler, Fluid, Industrial (NSN 4420-01-568-3537) under solicitation number SPE8EG-25-R-0012. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price, Definite Quantity contract for seven units. The item is proprietary to Rix Industries, and alternate offers require a complete data package for evaluation. Proposals are due March 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM (EDT).
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of seven (7) each of the Cooler, Fluid, Industrial, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 4420-01-568-3537. The item is proprietary to Rix Industries (CAGE Code: 28953), Part Number 39-35318. Adequate data for evaluating alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency, therefore offerors must provide a complete data package for both the approved and any alternate parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Definite Quantity
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Competition: Other than Full and Open Competition (Justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c))
- Pricing: FOB Origin only
- Solicitation Number: SPE8EG-25-R-0012
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or around January 15, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: March 5, 2026, 3:00 PM (EDT)
- Published Date: February 5, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on Price Only. The acquisition will utilize FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
Solicitation documents are available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. To locate the solicitation, search using the solicitation number SPE8EG25R0012. The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Notes M06 and L04 to encourage alternate offers, which will be forwarded to the ESA for evaluation.
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JA) has been prepared, citing the proprietary nature of the Cooler, Fluid, Industrial (NSN 4420-01-568-3537) to Rix Industries. Market research initiated in October 2024 is ongoing. This justification will be publicly available with the solicitation, redacted as necessary.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Lateefah Martin at Lateefah.Martin@dla.mil, copying Asheai Patterson at ASHEAI.PATTERSON@DLA.MIL (Phone: 215-737-0475).