ContractSources Sought

Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Market Research

DEPT OF DEFENSE• SPE8EJ-25-SOETLS
Response Deadline
Dec 5, 2025
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

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.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
339999
All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
PSC Code
4220
MARINE LIFESAVING AND DIVING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Market Research Survey SOE 6G.docx
Word•51 KB•Nov 14, 2025
AI Summary
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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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 14, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 5, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 20, 2025

Agency Information

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

Point of Contact

Name
Mary Ryan

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

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