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The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture packing with retainer for a five-year contract.
Key Details
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture packing with retainer for a five-year contract. The contract will be firm-fixed price and will include a population of one National Stock Number (NSN) item. The solicitation will be issued on an "All or None" basis by CLIN (per NSN), being awarded to the "best value" offeror for each line item.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a five-year Long Term Contract (LTC) with a 1-year Base and four one-year Option periods.
- How will they pick the winner?
The final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and offered delivery.
- When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on or about July 20, 2026. The response deadline is July 21, 2026, at 4:00 AM ET.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website for the solicitation on or about July 20, 2026.