Component Items for the Optimized Top Owl (OTO) Program

This notice is solely for the purpose of seeking information and does not represent a commitment from the Government. Submitting information in response to this notice is voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with its preparation or submission.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) / Clothing & Textiles Directorate is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified and interested contractors capable of providing suitable solutions for the following requirements under the Optimized Top Owl (OTO) Program:

Item Description / National Stock Number (NSN) / Part Number

1. Hinge Block Section / NSN: 8475-14-584-4800 / P/N: F1515863 (Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (CAGE 23386))
2. Visor, Flyer’s Helmet / NSN: 8415-14-572-2226 / P/N: F1517779 (Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (CAGE 23386))

Government-owned specifications are unavailable.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.

The Government may utilize the information collected through this notice for internal planning and general informational purposes. Responses marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled in accordance with applicable regulations and policy. Respondents are responsible for clearly marking any proprietary or competition-sensitive information in their submissions. The Government retains the right to directly engage individual companies with follow-up questions regarding proprietary information received, without publicly disclosing those questions.

The Government invites interested parties to provide written submissions outlining their company's capabilities and resources to fulfill the requirement.  Additionally, please provide the following information:

1. Organization name, CAGE code, physical address, telephone number, and email address
2. Point(s) of contact for questions and/or clarifications
3. Web page URL (if applicable)
4. Company business size by NAICS code
5. Small Business Type(s), if applicable
6. Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.  Documentation shall contain your organization’s experience that demonstrates successful performance on items that are similar in scope and magnitude.  
7. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, please address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements
8. Information regarding the viability to receive and process classified information with appropriate contact information
9. Provide any recommendations and/or concerns

Responses to this notice should not exceed five (5) pages.

This RFI is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of DLA / Clothing & Textiles’ market research.  No Request for Proposal (RFP) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFP.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Please send your responses to Alex.Salim@dla.mil and Maria.Aguayo@dla.mil by close of business on August 15, 2025. In the subject line, include your company's name and the notice ID (e.g., "XYZ Company / SPE1C1-26-R-OTO-1”).