Sources Sought Notice.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes.

This SSN does not constitute a Request for Quote, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Proposal (RFP). Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted in response to this notice. Failure to respond to this SSN does not preclude participation in DLA Distribution opportunities.

1. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to identify qualified sources capable of providing professional, technical, and analytical services to improve business operations (NAICS 541611). The primary objective is to analyze and enhance the organic storage and distribution network's ability to support sustainment strategies for the Department of War (DoW), Whole of Government (WOG), and Foreign Partners. This effort requires robust analytical capabilities, process design, network modeling, and comprehensive program management support.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall be responsible for analyzing, modeling, planning, and improving the DLA's storage and distribution network. The scope includes evaluating and implementing process improvements, integrating new technologies, and providing strategic analysis to enhance performance, cost-effectiveness, readiness, and management of DLA logistics operations.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Network Analysis and Modeling: Developing scenarios to model the distribution network, analyzing the DLA Enterprise Business System (EBS) order fulfillment process, and identifying alternative network strategies based on customer demand and inventory.

• Process Improvement and Implementation: Implementing process improvements at the ground level, re-engineering business processes, and developing and integrating new technologies (including Automation and AI) to modernize warehousing and logistics.

• Performance and Operations Management: Providing analysis and management support for DoW warehousing, storage, distribution, and fulfillment facilities and operations.

To achieve these objectives, contractor support will be required across the following 12 capability areas:

No. Support Area No. Support Area

1 Organizational Efficiency 7 Data Collection

2 Business Operations Analytics & Assessments 8 Technology Development & Sustainment

3 Network Planning, Modeling, and Simulation 9 Technology Cyber Integration & Testing

4 Product Integration 10 Automation & AI Adoption

5 Business Process Re-engineering 11 Ground Level Deployment

6 Pricing Strategies 12 Special Studies or Projects

3. REQUESTED INFORMATION (CAPABILITY STATEMENT)

Interested parties are requested to submit a concise Capability Statement that demonstrates their ability to perform the services described above. Responses should include the following:

1. Company Profile: Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and applicable socio-economic size/status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business) under the anticipated NAICS code 541611.

2. Relevant Experience: A summary of recent and relevant past performance (within the last 3-5 years) on contracts of similar scope, size, and complexity to include total contract value and contract number. Please describe experience in large-scale distribution network modeling, logistics systems analysis, warehouse modernization, and ground-level logistics technology integration.

1. Scope: Experience encompassing the majority of the 12 support areas, specifically including network planning, business process re-engineering, and technology integration.

2. Magnitude: Experience managing professional support services for a large-scale organic distribution network with a contract value exceeding $150M.

3. Complexity: Experience involving technical integration with DLA Enterprise Business System (EBS), handling multi-partner logistics (DoW/WOG/Foreign), and deploying Automation/AI at the ground level.

3. Technical Capability: A brief narrative addressing the vendor's approach and expertise in performing the tasks outlined in the 12 support areas listed in the Scope of Work.

Highlight experience with deploying AI, automation, and other advanced technologies in a DoW or similar warehousing environment.

4. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

This SSN does not commit the Government to contract for the identified services and does not commit the Government to set aside this acquisition for a small business concern. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) solicitation module. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to a future procurement. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Any information submitted in response to this SSN is voluntary. The release of this SSN should not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Respondents are advised that DLA Distribution will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in responding to this SSN. In addition, the Government will not entertain any requests to meet individually with a contractor regarding the content of this SSN and will not respond to any electronic or telephonic inquiries for this purpose.

A response to this Notice is required by June 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm eastern time. Responses must be submitted electronically to Jason.1.Taylor@dla.mil@dla.mil and Joshua.woodworth@dla.mil. Please be advised that any responses exceeding the government’s email size of 15 MB may be returned undelivered and may require two or more separate email submissions to successfully submit any and all attachments. Respondents are responsible for contacting Jason.1.Taylor@dla.mil to confirm receipt of their response.

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