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This is a market research questionnaire issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus) regarding a potential Long-Term Contract (LTC) for NSN 5930015931045 (Switch, Rotary), currently supplied by UCOM, INC. (CAGE 0ZSM8). The questionnaire requests responses from potential suppliers within five business days of receipt and is designed to gather market intelligence to inform the development of a realistic and beneficial solicitation.

The questionnaire addresses five primary areas: general company information (size, business status, manufacturer versus distributor classification); long-term contract preferences (base period structure, option periods, pricing adjustment mechanisms); commercial item classification and price reasonableness documentation; delivery constraints and minimum order requirements; and additional strategic input. Key contractual questions include whether respondents can accept a three-year base period with single option years thereafter, hold pricing steady across multi-year periods, and support pricing adjustments through either fixed annual adjustments or Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) based on the Producer Price Index. Respondents are also asked to identify quantity price breaks, production limitations, and minimum delivery order quantities. Commercial item respondents must provide supporting documentation such as published catalogs, un-redacted commercial sales history, complete technical drawings, and proof of general public availability. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Sarah Schaff, Contract Specialist, at Sarah.Schaff@dla.mil.

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)

POST OFFICE BOX 3990

COLUMBUS, OH 43218–3990

CM26034006

Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate (SAPD) Preliminary Long Term Contract Market Research Questionnaire

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) is considering a solicitation and subsequent Award of a Long-Term Contract (LTC) for the following item: NSN 5930015931045 (Switch, Rotary). As a potential supplier of this item, we ask that you fill out this market survey to the best of your knowledge so that we can generate a realistic and beneficial solicitation.

· Should any of the survey questions not apply (Additional Information / Input, etc.), please skip that section.

· Feel free to contact Sarah Schaff, Contract Specialist, at Sarah.Schaff@dla.mil, if you have any questions.

Respectfully request that you return the survey within 5 business days of receipt. We sincerely appreciate your time.

Company Name: , Cage Code: Phone: Email, Name & Signature:

I. GENERAL QUESTIONS:

1. Please check your company’s size and status:

a. |_| Large or |_| Small Business

b. Approx. how many employees do you currently have?

i. How are you classified by the Small Business Administration (SBA)? E.g. 8(a), Hubzone, Woman Owned, Veteran Owned, etc. Please specify:

c. Are you a: |_| Manufacturer or |_| Distributor/Dealer

d. If you are a Distributor/Dealer for the actual Manufacturer of these items, please provide additional information below:

Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer Cage Code:

Is the Manufacturer a Small Business? |_| Yes |_| No

If yes: How are they classified by the Small Business Administration?

Approx. how many employees do they have? Unknown? |_|

II. LONG TERM CONTRACT RELATED QUESTIONS:

1. Is your company interested in pursuing a Long-Term Contract for this item? |_| Yes |_| No

a. If no, please explain.

2. Is a three-year base period with single option years thereafter agreeable? |_| Yes |_| No

a. If no, please explain.

b. Does your company have an “ideal” or preferred base period?

|_| 1 |_| 2 |_| 3 |_| No preference (e.g. Number of Base Years does not affect Price)

3. How many option periods (assuming one-year in length) would you quote with a three-year base period?

|_| 1 |_| 2 |_| None

4. How many option periods would you accept with a 1- or 2-year base period? |_| 1 |_| 2 |_| 3 |_| 4

(Please Note: The total contract length cannot exceed five years.)

5. If the base period is more than one year, would you be able to hold pricing steady for the entire period or would you require an annual price adjustment?

|_| Yes – Prices held steady for the Base Period |_| No – Require an annual price adjustment

6. Would you prefer to have the pricing adjusted for the subsequent periods by a Fixed Price Annual Adjustment or by an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) based on the Producer Price Index (PPI)?

|_| Annual Price Adjustment |_| Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)

a. If yes to EPA, do you have a recommended index that is applicable to these items? If so, please provide the index and please provide an explanation as to why you feel it’s a good fit.

b. What components / raw materials are the primary drivers in the pricing of these items (e.g., steel, rubber, oil, plastics, etc.)?

Component
Percentage of the make-up of the item
Example: (Steel)
Example: (50%)

7. Does this item qualify for Quantity Price Breaks? |_| Yes |_| No

a. If yes, please annotate the spreadsheet, accordingly.

8. Are there any items that you would recommend adding to/deleting from this LTC project? |_| Yes |_| No

a. If yes, please explain:

III. COMMERCIAL QUESTIONS:

* It is the Contracting Officer’s authority to determine an item(s) commercial or not and if the commercial price(s) are Fair and Reasonable. This is usually accomplished through proof that commercial market forces have driven the setting of the commercial price.

1. Is this item a Commercial Item, per FAR 2.101(b)? |_| Yes |_| No

a. If yes, please explain:

2. If yes, is your company willing and able to provide evidence of commercial sales and support needed to verify price reasonableness? |_| Yes (Submit documentation* with market research response.) |_| No *Documentation that would potentially help support your commerciality claim may include but is not limited to:

1. Published Catalogs/Price Lists

2. Un-Redacted Commercial sales history (e.g. Invoices showing sales to companies outside of Federal, State or Local Government, etc). The importance of provided un-redacted invoices is to assist in proving the item(s) have been sold commercially at like prices and for like quantities.

3. Complete set of Drawings. You may mark your drawings as “Proprietary and Confidential” as the Government will only use them for determination of Price Reasonableness.

4. Proof of availability or announcement of the Commercial Item to the general public

3. Is this item for sale on General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage?

|_| Yes: Provide Contract Number(s):

|_| No

IV. DELIVERY QUESTIONS:

1. Are there production limitations for this item for which we are requesting information? |_| Yes |_| No If yes, please annotate on the attached spreadsheet.

2. Would a minimum delivery order quantity and/or dollar value apply to this NSN? |_| Yes |_| No If yes, please annotate on the attached spreadsheet.

V. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/INPUT:

It is always the Defense Logistics Agency’s intent to produce Contracts that are advantageous to both the Warfighter and the Contractor. This is best achieved through open lines of communication and informative feedback. Please provide any additional information that you feel may be of assistance in building our Acquisition Strategy and possible Solicitation development.

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