NSN 6650-01-444-1212 (lens, optical, instru)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure optical lenses and instruments identified under NSN 6650-01-444-1212, with solicitations to be issued on an unrestricted basis utilizing other than full and open competition. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Quantity Long-Term agreement with a three-year base period and two optional one-year extension periods, for a maximum duration of five years. All responsible sources are eligible to submit offers for consideration. Award decisions will be based on a combination of factors including price, past performance, delivery capabilities, surge and sustainment capacity, and small business participation. The solicitation will be posted on April 2, 2026, at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp, with a proposal due date of May 4, 2026, allowing bidders approximately one month to prepare their responses.

This opportunity is not designated as a small business set-aside. No incumbent contractor information or specific award values have been disclosed in the solicitation notice. The contract specifies FOB Origin pricing with inspection and acceptance at destination, indicating that contractors will bear responsibility for shipping costs and the government will conduct quality assurance upon receipt. Specific delivery schedules and increment requirements will be detailed within the formal Request for Proposal document. While the notice does not provide quantity projections or budget ranges, the indefinite quantity structure indicates the government anticipates variable ordering volumes over the five-year contract period. Interested contractors should monitor the DLA website for the full solicitation release on April 2, 2026, to obtain comprehensive details regarding performance requirements and delivery schedules.