OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the Air Force Men's Lightweight Jacket to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide as well as to determine what your industry will be capable of providing with respect to the required item. For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing your expertise and insight into how this item can be most efficiently procured. DLA Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation which will result in one (1) Firm-Fixed Price, Definite Quantity type contract for a 9-month performance period. It should be noted that this inquiry, in no way, should be interpreted as a solicitation for offers. No information provided in response to this inquiry will be considered binding between the vendor and the Government. Please complete the attached Market Research Survey. Your response can be emailed to Earl.joyner@dla.mil and is requested no later than the close of business on 09 November 2026. All questions concerning this request should be directed to Earl Joyner at Earl.joyner@dla.mil.
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