TRANSPARENT ARMOR NSNS 2541-01-561-2540, 2541-01-564-2385, and 2541-01-560-1159

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for transparent armor components, classified under Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing. The solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract with a 1-year base period and two potential option years, not to exceed 3 years total. The agency will evaluate offers based on a combination of price, past performance, delivery capabilities, and surge and sustainment potential, with price being a significant but not sole determining factor. The solicitation will be available on March 3, 2025, through the DIBBS website, with proposals due by April 2, 2025. All responsible sources may submit offers, and the procurement involves a consolidated requirement that has been determined necessary and justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources. Delivery will be FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance requirements also at origin. The specific procurement involves NSNs 2541-01-561-2540, 2541-01-564-2385, and 2541-01-560-1159, which are categorized under Weapons Systems Specific Vehicular Accessories (PSC 2541). While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract structure suggests multiple potential vendors may be considered. Incremental delivery schedules will be detailed in the Request for Proposal (RFP), which will be exclusively available in electronic format through the specified web portal. The procurement process emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation approach that goes beyond simple price comparisons to ensure the most capable and responsive small business can meet the Defense Logistics Agency's requirements.