Light, Marker, Distress

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research for the procurement of Light, Marker, Distress items, specifically targeting National Stock Number (NSIN) 6230-01-686-4184. The agency is seeking potential vendors capable of supplying distress marker lights through an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a one-year base period and potential four additional option years. DLA aims to evaluate vendor capabilities in manufacturing, commercial availability, production capacity, and ability to meet surge requirements for 45,969 estimated annual units. The market research survey requests detailed information from potential contractors, including pricing mechanisms, delivery schedules, and transportation logistics. Interested vendors must submit their market intelligence and survey responses by close of business on Friday, June 6, 2025, with future solicitation details to be posted on the Contract Opportunities website.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, and no incumbent contractors were identified in the pre-solicitation documents. The potential contract will be classified under NAICS Category 335139 for Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing and PSC Category 6230 for Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment. While exact award values were not specified, the procurement involves multiple part numbers from different CAGE codes (80309, 78673, 735CB, and 1CJ91) and will involve direct deliveries to DLA depots across the United States. The government is exploring a potential one-time large buy and is not obligated to purchase materials as a result of this market research. Contractors interested in participating should contact Taylor Barletta at taylor.barletta@dla.mil for further information about the potential solicitation.