Expeditionary Barrier System

Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: Oct 30, 2025
Due: Nov 14, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 54 - Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
Solicitation No: SPE8E625R0003
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Expeditionary Barrier System
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Notice ID
SPE8E625R0003
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Major Command
TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT
Office
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 30, 2025 08:18 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Nov 14, 2025 03:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 29, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 5450 - MISCELLANEOUS PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Philadelphia , PA 19111
    USA
Description

DLA Troop Support intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a five-year Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for the manufacture and delivery of the Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS). The EBS is designed for use in expedient force protection barrier construction for expeditionary and austere environments. The barriers are commonly used to protect troops in conflicts around the world. There are eighteen (18) EBS of various dimensions. The EBS are available in nine (9) different sizes and the color options are beige or green.



The solicitation number is SPE8E6-25-R-0003 and will be issued unrestricted. FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation procedures will be utilized. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 will be the source selection approach. The Government intends on making no more than two (2) awards with post award competition of delivery order requirements, however the Government reserves the right to make a single award if it is in the best interest of the Government. The exact number of contracts awarded will be based on a determination by the contracting officer at the time of award. The estimated five-year contract dollar value including options is $125,000,000.00. The guaranteed minimum for the resultant contract(s) will be a one-time obligation of $1,410,000.00 per contract awarded during the base period, for the life of each contract awarded, regardless of any exercised option periods. The Maximum Contract Dollar Value that may be ordered against any resulting contracts is $500,000,000.00.



Delivery will be FOB Origin. The Government required delivery schedule is as follows:



45 days after date of order (ADO) for CONUS DLA Direct and Direct Vendor Delivery requirements.



30 days after date of order (ADO) for OCONUS DLA Direct and Direct Vendor Delivery requirements.



The contractor is required to submit samples for First Article Test (FAT) after award prior to issuance of any delivery orders. Government First Article Test (FAT) is required unless waived by the Contracting Officer.



The EBS are to be manufactured in accordance with specification MIL-DTL-32488 and Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision for specifications



This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or invitation for Bid. The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any materials as a result of this notice.



The estimated release date of the solicitation is December 15, 2025. The date is subject to change. A copy of the solicitation will be available through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. All responsible sources will be able to submit a proposal which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.



WALL,PROTECTIVE,RAP



Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS)



In accordance with MIL-DTL-32488



NSN: 5450016180992, Type 1, Class B



NSN: 5450016181018, Type 1, Class G



Quantity per pallet: stack with U/I to maximize but not exceed pallet dimensions.



Pallet size: 80 inches high x 45 inches wide x 55 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181038, Type 2, Class B



NSN: 5450016181041, Type 2, Class G



Quantity per pallet: 120



Pallet size: 33 inches high x 75 inches wide x 78 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181046, Type 3, Class B



NSN: 5450016181054, Type 3, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 8



-Pallet size: 70 inches high x 46 inches wide x 46 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181064, Type 4, Class B



NSN: 5450016181069, Type 4, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 8



-Pallet size: 67 inches high x 41 inches wide x 105 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181074, Type 5, Class B



NSN: 5450016181101, Type 5, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 50



-Pallet size: 33 inches high x 75 inches wide x 78 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181105, Type 7, Class B



NSN: 5450016181117, Type 7, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 1



-Pallet size: 24 inches high x 86 inches wide x 90 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181129, Type 8, Class B



NSN: 5450016177651, Type 8, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 4



-Pallet size: 59 inches high x 42 inches wide x 50 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181134, Type 9, Class B



NSN: 5450016181137, Type 9, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 7



-Pallet size: 67 inches high x 43 inches wide x 43 inches long.





NSN: 5450016181141, Type 10, Class B



NSN: 5450016181143, Type 10, Class G



-Quantity per pallet: 1



-Pallet size: 31 inches high x 64 inches wide x 92 inches long.





Contractor Notes:



- Each individual EBS unit shall include a sufficient number of hog rings, bagged and firmly attached.



- Wood Pallets shall be in compliance with MIL-STD-147. Wrapping material shall be non-transparent that blocks UV and weather exposure.



- Labeling shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.



- Lot and batch bare item markings will be applied on each U/I. Lot and batch markings will be placed on U/I where it is visible doing storage and when item is erected.



- "DLAD clause 52.247-9012 Requirements for Treatment of Wood Packaging Material (WPM) applies".



RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT



RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:



http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx. FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.



RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN



RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES



SPECIFICATIONS OR COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (CIDS) MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE http://quicksearch.dla.mil/.



THIS NSN IS PROCURED AS FULLY COMPETITIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A MILITARY / FEDERAL SPECIFICATION/STANDARD. SEE SECTION L, CLAUSE 52.211-2 FOR ORDERING SUCH DATA.



UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FIRST ARTICLE TESTING IS REQUIRED.



QAP EQ003 APPLIES


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Contracting Office Address
  • CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT (CLASS IV) 700 ROBBINS AVENUE
  • PHILADELPHIA , PA 19111-5096
  • USA
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History
  • Oct 30, 2025 08:18 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)

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