Combine Synopsis/Solicitation for Nomex Fibers, Sole Source to DuPont
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SP800025Q0006
- Agency
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 493110 General Warehousing and Storage
- PSC
- S215 Housekeeping- Warehousing/Storage
- Place of performance
- Columbus, Ohio 43235, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a strategic buffer stock of Nomex fibers through the DLA Warstopper program. The solicitation (SP8000-25-Q-0006) is specifically targeting DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems as the sole source for these flame-retardant fibers. The contract will cover a minimum of 200,000 pounds and a maximum of 300,000 pounds of Nomex fibers in various colors and variations, with a one-year base period and three one-year option periods. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Key dates include a March 24, 2025 deadline for questions and an April 14, 2025 deadline for final proposal submissions, with all communications directed to Adam Steele and Christine Boyer at their DLA email addresses.
The solicitation is an unrestricted procurement using NAICS code 493110 for Warehousing and Storage Services, with a $34 million size standard. DuPont will be responsible for manufacturing, storing, rotating, and replenishing the Nomex fiber inventory to ensure rapid access for military combat uniforms and equipment. The contract will be a firm-fixed price arrangement, with DuPont maintaining an inventory that can be quickly mobilized for wartime operations. The place of performance is located in Columbus, OH 43235. Specific contract requirements include minimum order quantities of 35,000 pounds and maximum orders of 300,000 pounds, with a total contract duration of four years from the award date. A task-order and delivery-order Ombudsman (Matt Ryan) has been designated to review contractor complaints and ensure fair opportunity for order consideration.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
PLEASE NOTE: Amendments have been issued to the solicitation changing the NAICS code, removing clauses and provisions, adding clauses and revising the performance work statement. Please review the amendment documents attached to this solicitation posting.
DLA J7 Warstopper, by and through the DLA Contract Services Office – Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3), intends to solicit and award a single firm-fixed priced IDIQ contract for a minimum buffer stock of 200,000 pounds (Lbs) of Nomex® fibers (Nomex) of different colors and variations, within a one (1) year base period of performance with three (3) option years inclusive of the same amount of material, for the DLA Warstopper program.The Government’s Nomex buffer stock shall not exceed a maximum of 300,000 pounds. DCSO-C3 intend to solicit this requirement only to Dupont Advanced Fiber Systems (Dupont) as they are the only source holding the propriety rights to the material needed. This material will be stored by Dupont for an extended period and Dupont shall have the manufacturing, shipping, and inventory control processes in place necessary to inventory store, rotate, and replenish stock within established timeframes.
Please review the attached solicitation document in it's entirety before submitting questions. Questions or clarifications in response to the solicitation must be submitted NLT March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Questions received after March 26, 2025, will not receive a response. Please submit all questions to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) with “SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Solicitation Clarification Request" in the subject line.
Final proposals must be sent to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) NLT then April 14, 2025. Please include “SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Proposal" in the subject line.
Update #2 ·
PLEASE NOTE: An amendment has been issued to the solicitation changing the NAICS code and removing clauses and provisions. Please review the amendment document attached to this solicitation posting.
DLA J7 Warstopper, by and through the DLA Contract Services Office – Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3), intends to solicit and award a single firm-fixed priced IDIQ contract for a minimum buffer stock of 200,000 pounds (Lbs) of Nomex® fibers (Nomex) of different colors and variations, within a one (1) year base period of performance with three (3) option years inclusive of the same amount of material, for the DLA Warstopper program.The Government’s Nomex buffer stock shall not exceed a maximum of 300,000 pounds. DCSO-C3 intend to solicit this requirement only to Dupont Advanced Fiber Systems (Dupont) as they are the only source holding the propriety rights to the material needed. This material will be stored by Dupont for an extended period and Dupont shall have the manufacturing, shipping, and inventory control processes in place necessary to inventory store, rotate, and replenish stock within established timeframes.
Please review the attached solicitation document in it's entirety before submitting questions. Questions or clarifications in response to the solicitation must be submitted NLT March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Questions received after March 26, 2025, will not receive a response. Please submit all questions to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) with “SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Solicitation Clarification Request" in the subject line.
Final proposals must be sent to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) NLT then April 14, 2025. Please include “SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Proposal" in the subject line.
Update #1 ·
DLA J7 Warstopper, by and through the DLA Contract Services Office – Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3), intends to solicit and award a single firm-fixed priced IDIQ contract for a minimum buffer stock of 200,000 pounds (Lbs) of Nomex® fibers (Nomex) of different colors and variations, within a one (1) year base period of performance with three (3) option years inclusive of the same amount of material, for the DLA Warstopper program.The Government’s Nomex buffer stock shall not exceed a maximum of 300,000 pounds. DCSO-C3 intend to solicit this requirement only to Dupont Advanced Fiber Systems (Dupont) as they are the only source holding the propriety rights to the material needed. This material will be stored by Dupont for an extended period and Dupont shall have the manufacturing, shipping, and inventory control processes in place necessary to inventory store, rotate, and replenish stock within established timeframes.
Please review the attached solicitation document in it's entirety before submitting questions. Questions or clarifications in response to the solicitation must be submitted NLT March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Questions received after March 26, 2025, will not receive a response. Please submit all questions to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) with “SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Solicitation Clarification Request" in the subject line.
Final proposals must be sent to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) NLT then April 14, 2025. Please include “SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Proposal" in the subject line.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 002.pdf | ||
| SF1449_Nomex Conformed Solicitation SP800025Q0006.pdf | ||
| Amendment 001.pdf | ||
| SP800025Q0006 SF1449.pdf |
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