ContractPresolicitation

Synopsis for Outserts (NSN - 4240-01-529-8327 & 4240-01-528-9288)

DEPT OF DEFENSE• 015298327_015289288
Response Deadline
Jul 3, 2026
44 days left
Days Remaining
44
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Supply Chain is seeking to procure two outsert assemblies for the Department of Defense under an other-than-full-and-open competition. The requirement covers NSN 4240-01-529-8327, Clear Assembly Outsert, and NSN 4240-01-528-9288, Laser Assembly Outsert, with Avon Protection Systems, Inc. identified as the current manufacturer and supplier. The items are treated as critical CBRN personal protective equipment and involve export-controlled technical data, with alternate offers and complete technical data packages to be submitted for evaluation; the contemplated contract is a fixed-price, economic price adjustment IDIQ with a one-year base and four one-year options, FOB Origin, inspection and acceptance at origin, and price as the only evaluated factor. The solicitation is expected on or around June 3, 2026, with a closing date 30 days later, and will be posted on DIBBS under solicitation SPE8EG26R0003, with SAM registration required for award consideration.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
326199
All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
PSC Code
4240
SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
JA for Outserts - Final_Redacted.pdf
PDF•307 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain, is seeking to acquire Outsert Assemblies through an Other than Full and Open Competition process, citing 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority. The required items are National Stock Numbers 4240-01-529-8327 (Clear Assembly Outsert) and 4240-01-528-9288 (Laser Assembly Outsert), with Avon Protection Systems, Inc. (CAGE - 1LEW5) identified as the current manufacturer/supplier. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov and DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), and a Sources Sought Notice was previously posted. To encourage competition, the solicitation will include instructions for submitting alternate offers and technical data packages for evaluation.
Market Survey Attachment.pdf
PDF•116 KB•Dec 22, 2025
AI Summary
This document is a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) request for proposal (RFP) seeking information from potential suppliers for two specific items: Clear Assembly Outsert (NSN 4240-01-529-8327) and Laser Assembly Outsert (NSN 4240-01-528-9288). The DLA, through its C&E, Strategic Material Sourcing Group, is requesting detailed information regarding production lead-time and rate, estimated delivery days, minimum and maximum order quantities, and estimated unit prices for each item. Suppliers are asked to annotate a spreadsheet to address these questions, which are crucial for the source selection process. This RFP aims to gather comprehensive data to evaluate supplier capabilities and pricing for these national stock numbered items.
Market Survey for Outserts.pdf
PDF•343 KB•Dec 22, 2025
AI Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research for Clear Assembly Outserts and Laser Assembly Outserts (NSNs: 4240-01-529-8327 and 4240-01-528-9288) to develop an acquisition strategy and assess industry capabilities. This inquiry is not a solicitation but seeks information on commerciality, application, cost drivers, pricing stability, foreign material content, domestic sourcing, and compatibility issues. The DLA also requests details on production rates, delivery capabilities (FOB Origin, DVD, depot), interest in long-term contracts, ability to meet annual estimated quantities, and willingness to provide pricing for option years, potentially with an Economic Price Adjustment tied to the Producer Price Index. Respondents must complete a survey by January 27, 2026, including company information, business size, and EDI/DIBBS registration status.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 22, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineJul 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Point of Contact

Name
Andrew C Rose

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov