Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Market Research
ID: SPE8EJ-25-SOETLSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

PSC

MARINE LIFESAVING AND DIVING EQUIPMENT (4220)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6fc0e9b385e641c6a000b47b95449752/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research for the Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program, seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive logistics support for a wide range of special operational equipment. This initiative aims to establish a multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, facilitating the supply chain support necessary for military installations and federal activities globally, with an estimated annual sales volume of $13 billion across approximately 10,000 delivery orders. Interested contractors are encouraged to participate in a market research survey to demonstrate their capabilities, including experience with long-term contracts, financial resources for large orders, global shipping capabilities, and adherence to quality control standards. Responses to the survey should be submitted to Mary Ryan at mary.ryan@dla.mil by COB December 5, 2025, as the DLA is currently not seeking proposals or quotes.

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    Mary Ryan
    mary.ryan@dla.mil
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    Market Research Survey SOE 6G.docx
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting a Market Research Survey for its Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program. The survey aims to gather information from potential contractors regarding their capabilities to provide comprehensive logistics support for SOE. Key areas of inquiry include business size and certifications, company mission and core competencies, experience with long-term contracts in the SOE sector, financial resources for large delivery orders (up to $100 million), ability to offer ceiling prices for up to a 10-year term, existing relationships with SOE equipment providers, supplier identification and onboarding processes, market trends, and in-demand products. Additionally, the DLA is assessing contractors' capacity for robust 24/7 customer support, high-volume order processing (10,000 annual delivery orders), global shipping capabilities, and adherence to a 90% on-time delivery rate. The survey also asks about quality control procedures, required ramp-up periods, and anticipated challenges, indicating a comprehensive effort to identify qualified partners for this critical program.
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