Various Tie-Down Accessories
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 Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers for nineteen (19) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to various tie-down accessories, including draft covers, cargo stowage bags, and vehicle tie-downs. These items are for the US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). Responses are requested by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA Troop Support is seeking manufacturers for specific NSNs, which include:
- Net, Draft Cover: NSNs 3940-01-449-2379, 3940-01-509-9096, 3940-01-449-2369, 3940-01-449-2385, 3940-01-503-8210, 3940-01-503-8193, 3940-01-477-7095, 3940-01-477-6758, 3940-01-477-7081, 3940-01-477-7040, 3940-01-477-7074, 3944-01-527-0139.
- Stowage, Bag, Cargo: NSNs 3940-01-528-4430, 3941-01-528-4432, 3942-01-528-4440, 3943-01-528-4439.
- Net Kit, Cargo Rest: NSN 3945-01-578-1498.
- Tie Down, Cargo, Vehicle: NSNs 3940-01-491-4725, 3940-01-491-4714.
These items are currently sole-sourced from NETWORKS ENTERPRISES, INC. The agency anticipates a future Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for these items, with requirements for DLA Direct and Customer Direct deliveries. The acquisition is expected to be FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance at Destination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for anticipated IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, by contacting Ceasal W. Clyburn (Ceasal.Clyburn@dla.mil, 445-737-8268).
- Published: February 25, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research only to identify possible manufacturers and is not a request for proposal. The government is not obligated to purchase material and will not pay for information submitted.
Additional Notes
Further details will be released in a forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring FedBizOpps/DIBBS for future solicitations.