NESO Items

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the production and delivery of 141 Non-Expendable, Standard Operating (NESO) textile and clothing items across multiple Federal Supply Classes. Products to be procured include specialized flight clothing, helmets, protective equipment, gloves, coveralls, webbing, flags, and household furnishings, each with specific part numbers and military specifications or commercial equivalents. Interested contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with long-term government contracts and military specifications, robust quality control and testing capabilities, established manufacturing relationships, and adequate production capacity and scalability. Responses must be submitted electronically to jessica.reilly.shields@dla.mil and should include comprehensive business information (name, address, CAGE code, contact details, employee count, business type, and place of performance) along with detailed information regarding manufacturing capabilities, quality assurance procedures, production capacity, preferred contract terms, and cost estimates if available. The deadline for submission is March 27, 2026, with delivery expected to the DLA 3PL facility in Lansing, Michigan, following an estimated standard lead time of 350 days after order issuance.

This pre-solicitation notice involves no set-aside designations and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. The Government has not established final quantities, minimum or maximum dollar values, or committed to an "all-or-nothing" award structure, indicating that multiple awards may be made to different vendors for specific product categories. Contractors need not be direct manufacturers but must ensure full compliance with all specifications and requirements regardless of the actual manufacturing source. The notice clarifies that this is informational market research only and does not constitute a binding solicitation, allowing the Government flexibility in its procurement approach. The substantial estimated lead time of 350 days underscores the critical importance of supply chain management and production planning capabilities for potential bidders on this opportunity.