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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment Directorate is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for a commercial laundry drying tumbler with National Stock Number 3510-01-596-4832. The specific item is a front-loading steam-heated tumbler with 22.5 cubic feet capacity and an 80-pound maximum load rating, designated as Model M80TDS. Interested contractors are required to submit a comprehensive technical data package detailing their product capabilities, with potential subsequent review by the Engineering Support Activity (ESA). The agency is seeking detailed information from potential suppliers, including monthly manufacturing capacity, estimated unit pricing, production lead times, and manufacturer or dealer status. Contractors must also confirm compliance with the Buy American Act (DFARS 252-225-7001), and all interested parties are instructed to contact Anna Lake via email at anna.lake@dla.mil prior to the response deadline of March 7, 2025.

This pre-solicitation notice does not represent a formal Request for Proposal and carries no guarantee of future procurement, with the government explicitly stating it will not reimburse any costs associated with response preparation. The opportunity is not designated with any specific small business set-aside, and falls under the NAICS category 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. While no specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed, the solicitation suggests the government is seeking to establish a comprehensive understanding of market capabilities for this specialized laundry equipment. The Commercial Item Description (A-A-59364) references two potential manufacturers: Hoyt Corporation and Cissell Manufacturing Company, though competition is not limited to these entities. The procurement appears focused on obtaining a comprehensive technical solution for a military-grade commercial laundry drying tumbler that can meet rigorous operational requirements.