This is a firm fixed price purchase order awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Kitco Fiber Optics Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., for the delivery of a TOOL KIT, FIBER OPTI (NSN 5180015038251). The contract has a ceiling value of $81,641.62 and a period of performance through August 13, 2024. No set-aside designation was used for this award.
The original solicitation was a request for quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 2 units of the fiber optic tool kit, with a required delivery timeline of 150 days after order. The approved source for this item is 08RC6 0831-8230, and the place of performance is the DLA Distribution Center in San Joaquin, California.
Kitco Fiber Optics is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized fiber optic products and services to various U.S. government defense and civilian agencies. The company holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies, including a $766,738.24 IDV with the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command for the delivery of optical microscopes and related equipment, and a $665,084.70 IDV with the DLA Aviation for the provision of fiber optic tool kits.