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 has issued a synopsis for a future solicitation to procure Cooler, Fluid, Industrial (NSN 4420-01-568-3537). This requirement is for a proprietary item from Rix Industries, necessitating a complete data package for any alternate offers. The solicitation will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of seven (7) each of NSN 4420-01-568-3537, a Cooler, Fluid, Industrial. The item is proprietary to Rix Industries (Cage Code: 28953, Part Number: 39-35318). Offerors proposing alternate parts must provide a complete data package for both the approved and alternate parts for evaluation, as adequate data is not available at the procurement agency. Pricing must be FOB Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price Definite Quantity Contract (future solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Competition: Other than full and open competition
- Method: FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations
- Solicitation Issue Date (Est.): On or around January 15, 2026
- Closing Date (Est.): On or around February 16, 2026
- Published: November 18, 2025
Evaluation
The final contract award decision will be based on Price Only. To be eligible for award, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is a synopsis and not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The government is not obligated to purchase material as a result of this notice. The actual solicitation (SPE8EG25R0012) will be available through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. For questions, contact Andrew C Rose at andrew.c.rose@dla.mil or Asheai Patterson at asheai.patterson@dla.mil.