Transparent Armor

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
CL25247001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Columbus, Ohio 43218, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research for the procurement of transparent vehicular armor windows under two National Stock Numbers (NSNs: 2541-01-189-9748 and 2541-01-289-2233). This five-year, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract will require manufacturers to meet rigorous technical specifications including first article testing and ballistic testing at the US Army TARDEC Survivability Armor Ballistic Lab. The procurement is seeking qualified vendors capable of manufacturing these items in compliance with specific packaging, marking, and quality standards, with particular emphasis on export control compliance under ITAR and EAR regulations. Evaluation will focus on manufacturers' capability to meet technical requirements and sustain production over the contract period. The formal solicitation is expected to be available on DIBBS around November 20, 2025, and interested vendors must submit company information, location details, and points of contact to Joseph Coleman at Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil or 614-693-0141 by October 24, 2025.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and represents an open competition opportunity. The contract structure includes a three-year base period with two separately priced one-year option periods, with a maximum total contract value of $3,777,240.64. The estimated annual quantities are 649 units for NSN 2541-01-189-9748 and 790 units for NSN 2541-01-289-2233, totaling approximately 1,439 units annually. First Destination Transportation (FDT) applies to both items, and the government is actively seeking additional qualified sources through this market research phase. Respondents to the accompanying Market Research Long Term Contract Questionnaire should return their responses within ten business days, providing information on business size, manufacturing capabilities, pricing structure, and commercial item status to support evaluation for the upcoming solicitation.

Notice text

DLA Land and Maritime plans to issue a solicitation for two (2) National Stock Numbers (NSN), that are drawing items. The solicitation will be a five-year, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The five-year period is inclusive of a three-year base period and two separately priced one-year option periods. First Destination Transportation (FDT) applies to these items. The maximum contract value will be $3,777,240.64. Solicitation will be available on DIBBS on or about November 20, 2025.

The purpose of this synopsis is to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing items in accordance with the requirements listed below.  Please review the below NSNs and provide us with any additional sources that are able to manufacture these items.  Please provide the company name, city / state, country if applicable, and POCs with telephone /email information.  All information can be submitted to Joseph Coleman at Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil.  Phone 614 693-0141.

NSN                                        NAME                                                  

2541-01-189-9748              ARMOR,TRANSPARENT,VEHICULAR WINDOW

2541-01-289-2233              ARMOR,TRANSPARENT,VEHICULAR WINDOW

AMC /AMSC = 1/G

2541-01-189-9748:  Estimated annual quantity is 649

2541-01-289-2233:  Estimated annual quantity is 790

See attachment for additional item description, packaging, and marking information on items.

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Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is for market research purposes only. Any information submitted is at the company's own expense. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of capability statements in connection with the market survey. Any information provided is voluntary.

Some items have technical data, some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA Contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the export-controlled data can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/

To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data.

Files

File Type Posted
Market Research LTC Questionnaire CL25247001.docx DOCX document
PID CL25247001.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Armor, transparent, vehicular window Latest Award Notice
Armor, transparent, vehicular window Award Notice
Transparent Armor Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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