Polypropylene and Cotton Duck Sandbags

DLA Troop Support issued solicitation SPE8E623R0006 as a sources sought notice to identify potential suppliers for the manufacturing and supply of four National Stock Numbers (NSNs) representing polypropylene and cotton canvas duck sandbags. This market research effort is classified under NAICS 314910 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills and PSC 8105 BAGS AND SACKS. The opportunity includes an SBA SBA set-aside designation and requires that all products be manufactured in compliance with the Berry Amendment.

The agency is seeking documentation from contractors demonstrating their capability to provide items that are physically and functionally interchangeable with currently identified products. Submissions must include details regarding the contractor’s experience, relevant quality standards, and past performance on similar manufacturing efforts, including specific part numbers and dates of previous production. Respondents are also expected to provide government contract numbers where applicable to verify their ability to satisfy delivery requirements.

The place of performance is the United States, and responses are due by September 15, 2023. Documentation may be submitted via email or mail to the primary point of contact, Nafis Beyah, at the DLA Troop Support office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One attachment, a market research survey in .docx format, was provided at the time of publication on August 24, 2023.