Try Decide Buy (TDB)

Award Date 8/12/2019
Last Date To Order 8/8/2029
Shared Ceiling $950M
Federal Agency
Pacific Air Forces
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Try Decide Buy (TDB) multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Agile Combat Support Directorate, is designed to streamline the acquisition of commercial items for Air Force personnel. The contract covers a wide range of equipment and supplies, including uniforms, protective gear, survival equipment, communication devices, medical supplies, and tactical equipment. With a total contract ceiling of $950 million and a performance period through August 2029, the TDB IDIQ aims to rapidly field the latest commercial items at competitive rates, focusing on supporting aircrew and operational readiness.

Task orders under this contract demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, typically valued between $1,000 and $12.6 million, with performance periods ranging from a few months to five years. Key prime contractors include Atlantic Diving Supply, Life Support International, Sera Star LLC, Mountain Horse LLC, and Tactical & Survival Specialties (TSSI). Most task orders are issued by the Aeronautical Systems Center and are predominantly not set aside, though some small business set-aside orders exist. Common procurement categories include body armor, survival kits (such as ACES II ejection seat survival kits), post-award conference services, and various equipment for aircrew protection and support. Performance locations are distributed across multiple states, including Virginia, California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, reflecting the nationwide reach of the contract vehicle.

Generated 1/16/25, 12:19 AM