VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE ETCHED, PRINTED OR ENGRAVED
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 Maritime Puget Sound has issued a solicitation for the procurement of various Women’s and Men’s Jackets and Bib Pants to support operations at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) in Bremerton, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside conducted under commercial and simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Parts 12 and 13.5). Quotes are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the delivery of specific brand-name or equivalent apparel, including:
- Carhartt Women’s Sherpa Lined Jackets (Sizes S through 2XL)
- Helly Hansen Mandal Waterproof Jackets and Bib Pants (Sizes L through 2XL)
- Carhartt Men’s Insulated Active Jackets (Sizes S through 3XL)
A critical requirement for all items is the inclusion of "PSNS & IMF PDQ" lettering, which may be applied via patch, etching, printing, or engraving. All items are to be delivered FOB Destination to the Receiving Officer at PSNS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Supply Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM
- NAICS Code: 315990 (Clothing Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best-value determination considering Technical, Price, and Performance factors. Offerors must provide manufacturer information for all proposed items and include lead times for delivery.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must:
- Complete pricing for all CLINs and provide a CAGE code.
- Complete all representations and certifications within the solicitation.
- Return the signed solicitation package in its entirety.
- Ensure active registration in SAM.gov.
- Address NIST SP 800-171 requirements; note that Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items are exempt, but vendors must identify COTS status in their bid.