Polypropylene and Cotton Duck Sandbags

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is conducting market research to identify interested parties capable of manufacturing and supplying four distinct National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for polypropylene and cotton canvas duck sandbags. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number SPE8E623R0006, seeks contractors to provide products that are physically and functionally interchangeable with current requirements while ensuring all materials are manufactured in compliance with the Berry Amendment. Performance will take place within the United States, and the effort is classified under NAICS 314910 for Textile Bag and Canvas Mills and PSC 8105 for Bags and Sacks.

Prospective suppliers must demonstrate their experience in meeting performance requirements and identify the quality standards, whether government or industry-based, that would be utilized for this effort. Submissions should include past performance data for same or similar items, including part numbers, NSNs, nomenclature, and the dates of previous manufacturing efforts. Responses, which include a market research survey document, are due by September 15, 2023, and may be submitted via email or in writing to the DLA Troop Support office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This procurement is associated with the SBA Small Business Administration set-aside.