SAM # 3940

Market Research for Net Tie Downs and Stowage Bags (19 NSNs) for DLA Troop Support

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction & Equipment office is seeking information from manufacturers for future procurement of net tie downs and stowage bags used by the US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction & Equipment office - OEMs and Vendors: - NETWORKS ENTERPRISES, INC. (CAGE: 098P0) is the current sole source - Products/Services Requested: - Nineteen (19) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for net tie downs and stowage bags - Used for cargo nets, parts, and supplies by TACOM - Specific part numbers, models, and quantities are referenced in the attachment (not provided in the summary) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - DLA is considering an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Deliveries will be DLA Direct and Customer Direct - FOB Origin; inspection and acceptance at destination - Manufacturers are asked to review item descriptions and provide feedback on manufacturing challenges - Opportunity to break a current sole source arrangement

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice only.  This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote or Invitation for Bid. DLA Troop Support is seeking to identify possible manufacturers to supply the below listed nineteen (19) NSN(s). Interested contractors are requested to review the item description carefully to identify any potential manufacturing challenges and formulate any questions. These NSN(s) represent the line of US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) cargo nets, parts and supplies needed to meet the needs of the Department of Defense.

See the Attachment for List of NSNs

All of these items are sole source and currently manufactured by NETWORKS ENTERPRISES, INC. (098P0).  

DLA Troop Support is researching the possibility of a solicitation for the referenced items under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The Annual Estimated Quantities (AEQ) are to be determined. All requirements will be for DLA Direct and Customer Direct deliveries. This acquisition is anticipated to be FOB Origin, with Inspection and acceptance at Destination. Further details shall be released in a forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP).

Interested contractors should contact Ceasal W. Clyburn prior to September 26th, 2026 via ceasal.clyburn@dla.mil or (445) 737-8268.  This Sources Sought Notice is issued for the purpose of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry.  The Government will NOT pay for any information submitted by respondents in response to this Sources Sought Notice. If a solicitation or solicitations would result, it/they would be synopsized on the FedBizOpps website and posted on DIBBS. It would be the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps/DIBBS website for any such notices.

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