Lightweight Protective Hood

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles (DLA Troop Support) has issued a Special Notice for market research regarding the Lightweight Performance Hood, Type 3. This federal contract opportunity was posted on January 14, 2025, with a response deadline of February 13, 2025. The notice seeks industry expertise and insights into the most efficient procurement strategies for this military clothing item. The agency is specifically focused on understanding vendor capabilities and potential acquisition approaches for supporting military customers worldwide. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category, indicating potential broad participation.

The primary objective of this market research is to develop a comprehensive acquisition strategy for a potential four-year Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for lightweight protective hoods. The attached market research survey indicates an anticipated contract with tiered pricing, covering a minimum of 25,800 hoods and an estimated annual quantity of 103,200 hoods per tier, with a maximum potential of 516,000 hoods. Contractors will be expected to provide detailed information about pricing, manufacturing capabilities, commercial item determination, and material costs. The initial production lead time is 180 days, with deliveries to be made FOB Destination to three specific locations: Lansing, MI; Pendergrass, GA; and Austin, TX. The Army is identified as the primary user, with potential additional usage by the Air Force. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with comprehensive information to help DLA Troop Support refine its procurement approach.