IBex MISC Market Research Report

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking market research reports through its Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program, specifically targeting commercial business capabilities and environment analysis for seven countries: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Philippines, and Thailand. The solicitation requires vendors to identify a minimum of 20 vendors across multiple supply and service categories, including subsistence, clothing, medical, industrial hardware, construction, communications, transportation, and warehousing services. Contractors must provide comprehensive reports detailing vendor capabilities to support personnel ranging from 250-1100, including contact information, CAGE codes, past government contracts, and specific operational capabilities. The Request for Quotation (SP4701-25-Q-0045) was originally issued on February 13, 2025, with an amended response deadline of March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541614 for Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, with a size standard of $20M.

The solicitation is an unrestricted, firm-fixed price contract with a 45-day performance period after award, located in Philadelphia, PA 19111. No specific set-aside designations are noted for this opportunity. The initial report will cover market research for the designated countries, with subsequent reports due in 30-day increments if a vendor wins multiple country analyses. Contractors must provide detailed business environment analyses, including information about each country's political situation, business climate, infrastructure, banking systems, and security environment. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the complexity of the research and the breadth of countries involved suggest a potentially significant contract value. The PSC category is B599, classified as "Special Studies/Analysis- Other," indicating the specialized nature of the market research required by the DLA.