Islamic religious items

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
SPE1C1-26-R-IRI
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity solicitation for 29 Islamic religious items with responses due by July 29, 2026. The contract will span five twelve-month periods not to exceed 60 months total.

The procurement covers approximately 500 total items supporting chaplaincy operations across all military services: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. Deliverables include religious texts (Korans, Hadith books, instructional materials), prayer accessories (rugs, beads, compasses, miswak sticks), prayer oils, religious apparel (kimahs and kufis in multiple colors), and chaplain kits. The chaplaincy kits must conform to federal regulation FR-PD-99-10 and include nylon waterproof carrying cases with Operation Camouflage Pattern per MIL-DTL-44436D, containing 14 specified components across two kit configurations. Individual items carry detailed specifications: prayer rugs finished to 20 by 40 inches with 50% cotton-50% polyester backing; prayer beads with 33 beads not exceeding 14 inches; Casio HPC-510 prayer compass with digital display; prayer oils in 1/3-ounce leak-proof containers; dried dates in 12-ounce packages; head coverings manufactured from 100% lightweight cotton or polyester-cotton blends, made in the USA, machine washable and colorfast.

The Government intends FOB Destination pricing with delivery timeframes of 14, 30, or 60 days depending on item. Shipments are customer direct to approximately 700–1,000 CONUS addresses across all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with overseas APO/FPO consolidation at Pennsylvania or California. Award will be evaluated on product demonstration models, past performance, and small business considerations. Responses to technical questions should be directed to Charles.Brown3@dla.mil and Victoria.O'Reilly@dla.mil.

Notice text

DLA – Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation for 29 Islamic Religious items.  The solicitation is intended to result in a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type contract.  A wide variety of items are included – approximately 500 items.  It is anticipated that the contract period will be for a five(5) twelve month tier periods. The duration of the entire contract will not exceed 60 months.

The Technical evaluation factor that will be used in determining the award decision will be:

  1. Product Demonstration Models
  2. Past Performance/Performance Confidence Assessment
  3. Small Business Evaluation

The Government intends to solicit FOB Destination pricing for each item with delivery timeframes of 14, 30 or 60 days depending on the item. Shipments are primarily customer direct with inspection and acceptance of the items to take place at Destination.  All services will be supported by this acquisition – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy.  Therefore, there will be many shipping locations under the contract.  There are approximately 700 -1000 Continental United States (CONUS) shipping addresses to all fifty states as well as Puerto Rico.  All overseas customers (APO/FPO addresses) will be sent to one of two consolidation points in Pennsylvania or California for the Government’s shipment to the final destination.

It should be noted that this inquiry, in no way, should be interpreted as a solicitation for offers.  No information provided in response to this inquiry will be considered binding between the vendor and the Government.  With these facts in mind, please review the item schedule of supplies and answer the questions followed.  Please be specific in your responses.  The responses you provide will remain confidential.  Please respond to the below email addresses at Charles.Brown3@dla.mil  and Victoria.O’Reilly@dla.mil.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Files

File Type Posted
Tech Docs.pdf PDF
ITEMS AND AEQs.pdf PDF

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