Bid guide
How to bid on TYR Tactical armor for the Defense Logistics Agency
What DLA plans to buy
DLA Troop Support plans to solicit TYR Tactical commercial body armor and carrier kits, including concealable armor and hard armor plates. The planned contract is a single firm-fixed-price IDIQ with five 12-month ordering periods and an estimated total of 6,690 items. Individual orders may range from 1,673 to 8,363 items, in any mix of listed products and sizes.
This is a brand-name-only opportunity: the notice says only TYR Tactical products meet the requirements. The stated needs include NIJ Level II/IIIA concealable armor and Level IV tactical armor. The notice is an RFI/pre-solicitation synopsis, not the solicitation itself; DLA says the solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov.
Deadline and what happens next
The notice was published October 23, 2026. The listed deadline is November 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Because this is an RFI, read the posted notice for what response is requested and how it must be submitted. The supplied information does not explain what happens at the deadline. Check the later solicitation on SAM.gov for its response instructions and any updates.
Which vendors may fit
This opportunity is most relevant to manufacturers, authorized suppliers, or distributors that can provide the specified TYR Tactical products and listed sizes. The notice identifies PSC 8470 and NAICS 315990.
It is not a small-business set-aside. Since the requirement is brand name only, firms offering other brands should not assume substitutes will be accepted.
How to find the opportunity
Use the “View original source” option to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. The solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov, so check there for the solicitation and its official response instructions.
Prepare a careful response
Start by comparing the product list, part numbers, and sizes against your supply capability. Confirm whether you can provide the exact TYR Tactical items and support the possible order range; do not base a price or commitment only on the estimated total.
When the solicitation is available, follow its instructions closely and check for amendments before submitting. For a response involving multiple sizes or product types, keep pricing and availability clearly tied to each listed item, and allow time to confirm that the submission is complete and received before the stated deadline.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.