COT, folding commercial

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of folding commercial cots under National Stock Number 7105-01-154-3865. This notice represents the government's intent to issue a formal solicitation in the near future for household furniture manufacturing services, specifically categorized under NAICS code 337126 and PSC code 7105. The procurement will be conducted within the Continental United States (CONUS) and all responsible sources are eligible to submit bids, proposals, or quotations when the formal solicitation is published on DIBBS. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on July 5, 2025, with a due date of July 19, 2025, though this appears to be for initial responses to the notice rather than final proposals. The agency has referenced FAR 5.207(c)(16) indicating that comprehensive requirements will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation document.

This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The government has identified several potential suppliers with existing part numbers, including Coleman Company Inc., Sierra Manufacturing Inc., All-Luminum Products Inc., American Manufacturing Co. LLC, and Sierra Emergency Products Inc. The total quantity being procured is 7,775 folding cots, representing a substantial volume purchase that could result in a significant contract value. The multiple approved part numbers suggest the government is seeking standardized commercial items that meet specific military or government specifications. The large quantity and multiple approved manufacturers indicate this is likely a competitive procurement with potential for both incumbent and new contractors to participate.