Utility cart

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence, through DLA office SPE3SE, seeks quotes for 8 each UTILITY CART (NSN 7310-01-596-3714) under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, with quotes due November 13, 2026. Quotes must be submitted via DIBBS under RFQ SPE3SE27T0133, a Auto Evaluation solicitation.

Delivery is required within 5 days from award, FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The government file identifies Fort Hood, Texas as the delivery location. The item is a Tough Transport Utility Cart (Part Number 954, CAGE 16063) with a 3-shelf open design, 24" x 42" shelves, a stainless steel angle frame with push handle, 1,000-pound capacity, two swivel and two fixed casters, and NSF certification. No alternate parts are accepted, though offerors may submit alternates for future procurements. Offerors are advised to quote with quantity ranges to allow for potential award adjustments.

The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment apply to quotes exceeding the micro-purchase threshold. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization per RP001. The RFQ incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Revision 5, effective May 20, 2026), along with applicable FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions.

Recent procurement history shows unit costs of approximately $1,878 to $2,240 across multiple contractors, with the most recent award at $2,208.55 for 13 units. The contracting officer is Khuong Nguyen (KHUONG.NGUYEN@DLA.MIL, 215-737-4491), and technical data is available through the DLA PCF portal.