Synopsis: 1450-004147172

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical (DLA Medical Supply Chain) is preparing to solicit bids for a Hoist Sling with National Stock Number 1450-004147172. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency will be releasing a solicitation on or about May 26, 2025, with an anticipated contract award utilizing an Original Equipment Manufacturer's Basic Ordering Agreement. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and understand this is classified as a Critical Safety/Critical Application Item requiring a higher level quality system. The contract will be evaluated using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), considering factors including price, past performance, and other unspecified evaluation criteria. Contractors with offers over $750,000 will need to submit a subcontracting plan, while those with offers exceeding $2,000,000 must also provide certified cost and pricing data.

The procurement is an unrestricted competition seeking 698 units of the Hoist Sling, with the contract anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed price agreement. Alternate offerors will be required to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as part of their submission. While no specific set-aside has been designated, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers. The point of contact for this opportunity is Patrick Milligan, who can be reached at patrick.milligan@dla.mil. Although the exact award value is not specified, the requirement for detailed financial documentation for offers over certain thresholds suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement timeline indicates a proposal due date of May 26, 2025, with an expectation of contract award in the subsequent months.