Armor, transparent, v
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE7L125R0114
- Agency
- Land and Maritime Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336390 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- John McCarthy john.mccarthy@dla.mil (614) 693-0790
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure transparent armor components through this pre-solicitation notice for NSN 2541-016204865. The procurement involves specialized military-grade transparent armor with a quantity of 25 units and delivery required within 300 days. Evaluation will be based on a combination of price, delivery, and performance factors rather than price alone. All offerors must have approved JCP certification and DLA controlling authority approval to access export-controlled data, with no award delays permitted for obtaining these approvals. The solicitation is expected to be available on DIBBS around July 30, 2025, with proposals due by August 4, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and operates under the "No Set-Aside Used" category. The approved source listed is Crystals US Buyer, LLC with part number SA-25543, indicating a potential incumbent supplier relationship. The contract includes an option for 100% additional quantity beyond the base requirement of 25 units. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336390 for Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing and falls under the weapons systems specific vehicular accessories category. The item is manufactured exclusively for military use and is not considered commercial, requiring solicitation under FAR Part 15 procedures rather than commercial acquisition protocols.
Notice text
NSN: 2541-016204865
Item Description: ARMOR,TRANSPARENT,V
Set-Aside Type: None
NAICS: 336390
Quantity: 25 EA
Option: 100%
Required Delivery: 300 days
FOB, Inspection, and Acceptance points as required per the solicitation.
Ship-To Address:
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
W25G1U
W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION
DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY
2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002
US
FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
W25G1U
W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION
DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY
2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002
US
Approved Source(s) –
CRYSTALS US BUYER, LLC 2P517 P/N SA-25543
While pricing may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based on a combination of price, delivery, and performance.
To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the export-controlled data can be found at:
https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/
UPLOAD SCANNED PROPOSAL THROUGH DIBBS (PREFERRED METHOD)
To submit an offer through DIBBS, search for the solicitation and then click the Red "Offer" button on the search results screen (Note: users must be logged in to DIBBS in order to submit the offer through DIBBS). For additional guidance, refer to https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/Solicitations/DIBBS-Upload-Offer-User-Help.pdf
EMAIL PROPOSALS TO: john.mccarthy@dla.mil A single email cannot exceed 15 MB. Proposals greater than 15 MB must be divided into multiple emails.
All offers shall be in the English language and in US dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer. One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the US by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979
Based on market research this item is manufactured for military use only and is not commercial; therefore, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12 in its solicitation for this item. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item with 15 days of this notice.
This requirement will be solicited per FAR part 15.
The drawings, specifications, and relevant technical data are posted to cFolders once the solicitation is published.
The solicitation will be available on DLA’s Internet Bid Board Site (DIBBS) on or about: 7/30/2025
Contract Specialist: John McCarthy Email: John.mccarthy@dla.mil
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Armor, transparent, v | Award Notice | |
| Armor, transparent, v | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Armor, transparent, v | Pre-Solicitation |
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