DLA Disposition Services - Qatar Excess Property Management Service
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS · Response deadline: Tue, 21 Jul 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is seeking a contractor for excess property management services in Qatar. This work falls under general warehousing and storage operations (NAICS 493110), typically encompassing inventory management, storage, handling, and disposition of government property.
DLA Disposition Services manages the reuse, transfer, donation, and disposal of excess Department of Defense property worldwide. For overseas locations like Qatar—home to significant U.S. military presence—this involves receiving, processing, and redirecting surplus equipment and materiel according to federal regulations and DLA procedures. Services in this category often include property inspection, cataloging, storage, and coordination of downstream disposition channels.
See the solicitation for the complete statement of work, performance standards, and reporting requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Disposition Services |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SP4510-26-Q-1027 |
| NAICS | 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | July 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business set-aside indicated. Large and small businesses alike may compete, though small businesses should be prepared to compete directly against larger firms with established DLA contracts and overseas logistics capabilities.
To bid, your firm must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through contract performance period
- Hold NAICS 493110 in your SAM profile or demonstrate relevant warehousing/storage capability
- Meet any required security clearances and past performance criteria specified in the solicitation
- Capable of operating in Qatar with appropriate licenses, logistics infrastructure, and personnel arrangements
Given the overseas location in Qatar, prospective bidders should evaluate their ability to meet foreign government compliance requirements, obtain necessary visas and work permits for staff, and manage international supply chain and subcontractor arrangements. DLA typically requires experience with government property accountability systems; see the solicitation for specific past performance references and financial responsibility thresholds.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate Qatar-specific operational readiness. Warehousing in a Middle East contingency environment requires heat-resistant facilities, security protocols, and local transportation networks. Detail your existing footprint or partnership structure in Qatar or the broader Gulf region.
Emphasize government property expertise. DLA Disposition Services relies on familiarity with Federal Management Regulation (FMR) property disposition cycles and DLA's own automated systems. Highlight prior DLA, Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS), or comparable agency contracts.
Address surge capacity and reliability. Military excess flows fluctuate with operational tempo. Your proposal should show scalable labor, warehouse space, and transportation resources that adapt to variable receipt volumes without mission degradation.
Pricing strategy for unrestricted competition. Without a set-aside, price competitiveness is paramount. Analyze DLA's historical award data for similar overseas property contracts; consider proposing efficiencies through local partnerships or integrated technology solutions that reduce labor overhead.
Security and personnel. Qatar-based contracts often require facility clearances or background-screened personnel. Document your security infrastructure and hiring pipeline for cleared or clearable staff.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SP4510-26-Q-1027. The complete statement of work, evaluation criteria, and mandatory technical submittals are in the posted documents.
Confirm your SAM.gov registration is current and includes NAICS 493110.
Note the deadline: Responses are due July 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Allow buffer time for system uploads and potential technical issues with SAM.gov or the agency's specified submission platform.
Request clarifications early through the contracting officer if any requirement is ambiguous, particularly regarding Qatar operational constraints or subcontracting limitations.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →