Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a market research survey to determine an acquisition strategy for the procurement of cotton woven reinforcing textile tape and webbing. The survey aims to gather information from industry experts on the best approach to procure this item, which is used by the military. The DLA anticipates issuing a solicitation in May 2026 and awarding a firm-fixed price, definite quantity contract with a 10-month delivery period. The contract will require the delivery of approximately 8,500,000 yards of webbing, with an initial production lead time of 120 days.
Some key points to consider:
• The item must meet the specifications outlined in the Parachute Industry Association PIA-T-5661D standard
• The contractor must provide a unit price for the webbing at the minimum production rate, optimal production rate, and maximum production rate
• The contractor must also provide information on the company's manufacturing capacity, labor to material ratio, and pricing stability
• The DLA is interested in knowing if the item is commercial or modified commercial, and if the contractor has any experience with similar products
• The survey also asks about the company's business size, point of contact information, and any known industrial base issues with the item