DLA-RFI-CT-2027-WBOS-MKTRES
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Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency, for work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Due Nov 27, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 27 days left.
| Solicitation number | DLA-RFI-CT-2027-WBOS-MKTRES |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | DLA Troop Support |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Computer Systems Design Services (541512) |
| Product or service code | DA01 |
| Place of performance | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 27, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (27 days left) |
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Description
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIRECTORATE — PHILADELPHIA, PA REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) & SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Whole-of-Government Web-Based Ordering System (WBOS) & Commercial eMarketplace Platform FEDERAL MARKET RESEARCH NOTICE (FAR 15.201(e) & FAR Part 10): This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research, planning, and information-gathering purposes.
It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government is seeking broad industry input on commercial capabilities, architectural options, and market readiness. Responses are strictly voluntary; the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting responses to this notice.
1. Executive Summary & Purpose of Inquiry The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles (C&T) Directorate is conducting market research to explore commercial software solutions, digital eMarketplace architectures, and industry best practices for deploying a next-generation Web-Based Ordering System (WBOS). DLA’s Troop Support C&T organization serves as the Federal Government’s primary enterprise manager for military clothing and textiles, working extensively with domestic industry.
DLA is currently assessing the expansion of this shared-services procurement model to serve civilian Whole-of-Government (WOG) partner agencies, including the Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of State (DOS), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary objective of this RFI is to engage commercial e-commerce developers, SaaS providers, systems integrators, and domestic textile industry stakeholders.
DLA seeks to understand what commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) capabilities exist today, how commercial technology can resolve complex federal supply chain and fiscal integration challenges, and what industry recommendations DLA should incorporate into its upcoming acquisition strategy. DLA is committed to adopting commercial best practices and avoiding custom development wherever commercial platforms can satisfy or be adapted to meet mission requirements.
2. Administrative Overview & Acquisition Milestones Market Research Parameter: Information & Acquisition Guidance Document Identifier: DLA-RFI-CT-2027-WBOS-MKTRES Anticipated Acquisition Approach: Commercial Solutions Opening (10 U.S.C. § 3458) / Commercial Acquisition (FAR Part 12 / Agile Authorities) Primary NAICS Code: 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services (Small Business Size Standard: $34.0M) Secondary NAICS Codes: 518210 - Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services ($40.0M), 541519 - Other Computer Related Services ($34.0M) Product Service Code (PSC): DA01 - IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software RFI Issuance Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Industry Questions & Clarifications Due: Friday, November 06, 2026, at 16:00 EST Government Formal Q&A Responses Posted: Friday, November 20, 2026 RFI Capability Response Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026, at 16:00 EST Anticipated Pre-Solicitation Industry Day: December 2, 2026 (Virtual) Primary Contract Specialist: Courtney Hunter, Contract Specialist, DLA Troop Support C&T ([email protected]) Primary Contracting Officer: Ryan Zarkowski, Individual Protection and Commercial Solutions Division Chief, DLA Troop Support ([email protected]) Submission Channel: Electronic submission via email to Government POCs (Subject: 'WBOS RFI Response - [Company Name]') 3.
Mission Needs & Strategic Challenges The contemplated capability would enable Government-approved vendors to list and maintain Government-approved catalogs; enable authorized agency personnel to purchase authorized items; apply agency-specific eligibility, entitlement/allowance, item-authorization, approval, and management-control rules; support authorized payment methods; and provide auditable transaction, fulfillment, and program-management information.
To modernize uniform procurement across DoD and civilian partner agencies, any future solution must address several interrelated operational and regulatory challenges. Rather than dictating prescriptive technical designs, DLA outlines the desired functional outcomes below to invite innovative, industry-driven solutions: Operational Domain: The Operational Challenge / Desired Outcome Commercial Marketplace & User Experience: Deliver a modern, consumer-grade multi-tenant e-commerce experience with sub-second catalog search, faceted filtering, mobile responsiveness, and intuitive uniform selection, while supporting distinct tenant agency branding (DoD, DOI, DOJ, DOT, DOS, DHS) and role-based permissions.
Domestic Provenance & Supply Chain Integrity: Because DLA operates as a central procurement hub utilizing the Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF), end-items transacted through DLA are subject to 100% domestic sourcing requirements under the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. § 4862). DLA requires automated mechanisms to verify domestic origin down to the raw material/mill level, screen supply chains for forced labor or prohibited foreign entities, and prevent unverified items from being purchased.
Statutory Competition & Micro-Purchases: In a multi-vendor marketplace environment, transactions must respect federal competition mandates (such as CICA and simplified acquisition thresholds). The Government seeks automated, user-friendly marketplace workflows that promote fair competition, facilitate dynamic quoting between micro-purchase thresholds ($15k) and simplified acquisition threshold ($350k), and prevent improper order splitting without creating administrative bottlenecks.
Uniform Customization & Value-Added Logistics: Civilian law enforcement and military personnel require customized unifor
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Courtney Hunter · [email protected] · (445) 737-3585
- Ryan Zarkowski · [email protected] · (445) 737-0916
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541512, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for computer systems design services work, who also hold DLA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- Accenture Federal Services LLC $3.0 billion in this trade
- Microsoft Corporation $274.1 million in this trade
- Leidos, Inc. $126.1 million in this trade
- BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. $111.1 million in this trade
- Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions Inc. $68.5 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded $46.4 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp, Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. and W S Darley & Co. See what DLA is buying now.
Computer Systems Design Services contracts right now
There are 50 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 541512), 13 posted in the last 7 days; 42% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of the Air Force, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Army. Most of the work with a stated place is in Virginia, Maryland and Illinois. A notice in this trade gives a median of 27 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 28 days.
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