Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE7MX21D0021

This Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division to Flatwater Metals Co, a tribally-owned small business and subsidiary of Ho-Chunk, Inc. The contract, valued up to $3,561,588.10, is for the procurement of nonmetallic hose assemblies to support DLA's logistics programs. Flatwater Metals Co is an SBA-certified HUBZone firm and 8(a) Program Participant that specializes in providing metal and non-metal products to federal agencies, primarily the Department of Defense. The contract has a period of performance from November 2020 to November 2025 and includes a competitive 8(a) set-aside. Task orders issued under this IDC range from $91,680 to $118,140 for the delivery of hose assemblies, with performance locations in Montgomery, Alabama.

The original solicitation sought a multiple-award IDC for nonmetallic hose assemblies with an estimated annual demand of 166 units. It was designated as a competitive 8(a) acquisition, open to any 8(a) small business that could provide a technically acceptable proposal. The contract aims to support DLA's First Destination Transportation Initiative and provide stock support for the required hose assemblies, which have various quantity breaks. As a tribally-owned firm, Flatwater Metals Co leverages its unique socioeconomic designations to secure federal contracts that contribute to the economic development of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.