Bid guide
How to bid on Logistical Assistance Training (LAT) for the Dept of Defense
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is conducting market research for Logistical Assistance Training (LAT) and related logistics consulting services. This support is for the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. This is an opportunity for vendors to inform the Army about their capabilities for a potential multi-year, multi-million dollar requirement.
This is a Sources Sought notice, which means the Army is gathering information and planning for a future acquisition. It is not a request for proposals or bids at this stage. Your response helps the Army understand the market and identify potential contractors.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on September 09, 2026. Responses are due by October 01, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This deadline is for submitting your information in response to the market research request.
After the deadline, the Army will review the submitted information to help with their acquisition planning. There will be no contract award directly from this notice.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for companies that can provide professional and management development training, specifically in logistical assistance. It also suits firms offering process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services.
The Army is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) Program participants. The primary NAICS code is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) with a $15.0M size standard, and a secondary NAICS is 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services) with a $19.0M size standard.
How to respond to this notice
To access the full details of this opportunity, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is market research, focus your response on clearly demonstrating your firm's technical expertise, staffing capacity, and financial capability to perform a multi-year, multi-million dollar non-personal services requirement. Highlight any past experience with similar logistical assistance training or consulting.
If your business falls into one of the small business categories the Army is emphasizing (e.g., SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)), make sure to clearly state this in your response. Tailor your information to show how your company meets or exceeds the capabilities described for this type of support to the 3rd Infantry Division.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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