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The deadline for this RFP is Jul 9, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (SPE7LX26U8459) seeking to establish an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the supply of protective dust plugs identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 5340-00-140-9593, with an initial line item quantity of 37 units, an estimated annual order volume of four, and a guaranteed minimum of five units.  The procurement is set aside for small businesses (SBA) under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), with delivery expected within 116 days after order (ADO) to DLA depots inside and outside the continental United States.

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