Which statement describes the delivery timeframe commonly associated with prime vendors?

• A. Civilian companies that accept the International Merchant Purchase Authorization Card (IMPAC)
• B. Civilian companies with which the government has a blanket purchase agreement
• C. Civilian companies contracted by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that usually deliver supplies within 24 hours
• D. Civilian companies that use the 13-digit national stock number (NSN)

Answer: (C)

In DoD logistics, prime vendors are civilian companies contracted by the Defense Logistics Agency to stock and rapidly deliver a broad range of commonly used items to government buyers. The delivery timeframe most associated with these programs is 24 hours, supporting fast replenishment and mission readiness. This rapid delivery is a defining feature of prime vendor arrangements, helping streamline the supply chain for urgent needs.

The other options don’t capture this timing detail: using an IMPAC (procurement) card is about payment methods, not delivery speed; a blanket purchase agreement sets up streamlined ordering but doesn't specify a 24-hour delivery window; and the 13-digit national stock number is just an item identifier, not a measure of how quickly items arrive.