SP3300-26-Q-0211

July 7, 2026

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. Issuing Office:

DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7) 5430 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 3102A New Cumberland, PA 17070-5008

2. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number SP330026Q0211 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for Gel Batteries at DDNV.

3. Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist:

Samuel Tustin samuel.tustin@dla.mil

Contracting Officer:

Gomati Poonai Gomati.Poonai@dla.mil

4. Closing Response Date: 07/14/2026, 1:00PM EDT - Failure to submit your response by this date and time may result in non-consideration of your quote.

5. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by electronic mail to the Contract Specialist, via email to Samuel Tustin at samuel.tustin@dla.mil, Subject: SP330026Q0211 RFQ Question.

Question(s) must be received by 07/13/2026, 1:00 PM EDT. Answers to questions will be posted to the SAM.gov website via an amendment to the solicitation.

6. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued to establish a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for Gel Batteries at DLA Distribution Norfolk Virginia (DDNV). The Government intends to award one (1) contract as a result of this RFQ and will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement.

7. This acquisition is being solicited as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 335910 and the size standard is 1250 Employees. The Product or Service Code (PSC) for this acquisition is 6140.

Quoters should mark one of the boxes below to indicate their business size for this acquisition:

Quoter self certifies that their company is a small business under the NAICS and size standard listed above Quoter self certifies that their company is not a small business under the NAICS and size standard listed above

8. Delivery Schedule: 60 DAYS ARO

9. Place Of Performance/Delivery Location

SB3106

DLA DISTRIBUTION NORFOLK VA

RECEIVING OFFICER DDNV P

1968 GILBERT ST BLDG W143 DWY 17

NORFOLK VA 23511-0001

US

10. In order to enter a Federal facility, visitors are required to have an acceptable form of ID such as:

a. DOD Common Access Cards (CACs)

b. DOD Uniformed Services ID Cards (including military retiree and dependent IDs)

c. Local DOD Access Cards and Passes (e.g., DBIDS cards, visitor passes)

d. Real ID- -cards

e. U.S. or foreign passports or passport cards

f. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) g.

h. Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards

i. Non-federal PIV-interoperable cards

11. Proof of Delivery: Acceptable Proof of Delivery documents include: Shipping Documentation;

Materials Inspection and Receiving Report (DD250), Bill of Lading, Packing List, Tracking/Delivery Confirmation or Invoice. To ensure prompt payment to your company, the Proof of Deliveries must include the following:

Contract number or original document number (ODN) Delivery order number (as applicable) CLIN / Material number Specific quantity shipped in reference to quantity ordered Printed name and written signature of a Government employee

12. System For Award Management (SAM): A prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award management (SAM) database by the quotation submission date, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Contractor shall type company name, address, and CAGE code exactly as it appears in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) Database.

Company Name:

Company Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email:

CAGE code:

Unique Entity ID (UEI):

13. Invoicing And Payment: Invoicing and Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

See DFARS 252.232-7006.

14. Mark Contract Number on All Correspondence: Contractor must mark the contract or purchase order number on all paperwork and shipments. The order number must appear on the exterior of the shipment. Failure to follow these instructions will hold up payment to you and could result in the return of merchandise at your expense.

15.

encourages quotes that will achieve savings through innovative processes. Furthermore, DLA Distribution personnel are working to eliminate unnecessary requirements and negotiating for a reduction in supplies/material prices. Therefore, your assistance is requested in reducing prices and improving our buying process.

16. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The contractor shall be ineligible from participation as a contractor, subcontractor, or consultant in any procurement arising or resulting from any of the services provided to DLA on this contract. This restriction includes providing services to any potential bidders on such procurements. The contractor shall not incorporate its product or services in any Performance Work Statement or specification unless directed to do so in writing by the Contracting Officer.

If the contractor, in the performance of this contract, obtains access to information such as plans, policies, reports, studies, financial data, internal data, or any other non-public information or information by the Privacy Act, the contractor agrees not to release such information without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The use of such information for personal gain is prohibited.

In addition, the contractor agrees that to the extent it receives or is given access to proprietary data, or other confidential or privileged technical, business, or financial information under this contract, it shall treat such information in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such information.

17. ILLEGAL ITEMS NOT AUTHORIZED ON FEDERAL INSTALLATION: Illegal drugs, guns to ensure that its employees working on-site at this installation are U. S. citizens or legal aliens with no outstanding warrants. This installation is manned by a DoD Police Force who possesses apprehension authority, which includes holding suspects for local authorities. The local authorities can issue a citation that charges the individual with a specific offense and requires the individual to appear before a Federal Magistrate. This agency processes illegal aliens in accordance with INS instructions.

Schedule of Supplies/Services

CLIN Schedule of Supplies/Services Quantity U/I Unit Price Extended Total Price

6140-N00001932

Battery, maintenance free, Gel Filled, Volt: 48, Type: 24-G105-15, Cable Length: 21", Cable Position: B, Connector: Yellow, Connector type:

SB350, No cover, Battery Size: 44 inches x 23-1/2 inches x 30-1/2 inches, Tray Size: 44-1/2 inches x 24- 1/2 inches x 31-1/2 inches, Battery Weight: 2900 lbs min and 3500 max.

MHE: Raymond Model SB-CRS30T

7 EA

0002 6140-N30010340

BATTERY 36 VOLT

SWEEPER/SCRUBBER

Battery, Volt: 36, Type: 9-85-9 (or 9-85-S9) , Cable Length: 4", Cable Position: B, Connector type:

SB6327, Battery Size: 19"L x 10.8125"W x 23.1875"H, Battery Weight: 536 lbs., Capacity KWH 5.94, AH/Pos. Plate 85, 340 AH, 2031 IST Tray; Battery to be compatible with Tennant Sweeper Scrubber

2 EA

0003 6140 N00003128

BATTERY, GEL equivalent, 36V, E018-75-19 Battery, Gel. Volt:

36, Type: E018-75-19, Cable Length: 18", Cable Position: A, Connector: Grey, Connector type:

SB350, No cover, Battery Size: 35 inches x 25-1/2 inches x 23 inches, Tray Size: 35-1/2 inches x 27-1/4 inches x 24 inches, Battery Weight: 1850 lbs min and 2500 max.

GEL EQUIVALENT MHE:

Hyster Model E40ZS

4 EA

0004 6140 N00003130

BATTERY, GEL equivalent, 36V, 18-85-17 Battery, Gel. Volt: 36

(18-cell), 850 Amp Hours, EE rated with flat, rear hinged cover, Shipboard rated - EMI, shock hardened, and salt fog certified, cable length: 18 inches, SB350A Gray Connector, Cable Position:

A, Battery Size: 37.38 inches x

26.00 inches x 24.38 inches, Tray Size: 37-1/2 inches x 28-3/4 inches x 24-3/4 inches, Battery Weight: 2420 lbs min and 2680 lbs max. GEL EQUIVALENT

MHE: Hyster Model E40XMG shipboard-certified electric forklift Serial Number F108G01556D

EA

TOTAL PRICE

CLIN Manufacturer of the item Part Number Are you free to set your own price?

** Must submit technical brochures, manufacturer specifications or other descriptive literature with their quote. The submitted documentation must clearly demonstrate that the proposed alternative meets or exceeds every salient characteristic outlined in this table.

Failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in the quote being evaluated as technically unacceptable

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services The clause at FAR 52.212-4 and the following addenda are applicable to this acquisition.

ADDENDA TO 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

Regulation Clause Title

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

FAR 52.209-6

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

FAR

52.219-27

Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program.

FAR 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021)

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022)

FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)

FAR

52.232-40

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025)

FAR

52.222-90

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION 2026-

O0040, REVISION 1)(APR 2026)

FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

FAR

52.226-8

Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (May 2024)

FAR 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

FAR

52.232-33

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

FAR 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contract Information Systems (Nov 2021)

FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022)

DFARS

252.203-7005

Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sept 2022)

DFARS 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (Jan 2023)

DFARS 252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (Mar 2023)

DFARS

252.204-7012

Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Mar 2024)

DFARS

252.204-7998

Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION 2026-

O0043)(FEB 2026)

DFARS 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (Jun 2023)

DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jan 2023)

DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Basic (Feb 2024)

DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (MAR 2022)

DFARS

252.225-7036

Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program (Feb 2024)

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (June 2013)

DFARS 252.225-7056

Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (Jan 2023)

DFARS 252.225-7060

Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Jun 2023)

DFARS

252.232-7003

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

DFARS

252.244-7000

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (Nov 2023)

DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Oct 2024)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current DLAD - http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx

(End of Clause)

DLAD Procurement Note L06 Agency Protests (DEC 2016)

Interested parties may file an agency level protest with the contracting officer or may request an independent review by the chief of the contracting office (CCO). Independent review by the CCO is an alternative to consideration by the contracting officer and is not available as an appellate review of a contracting officer decision on a protest previously filed with the contracting officer. Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest with the CCO for independent review, protests will be presumed to be protests to the contracting officer.

(End of Procurement Note)

DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

certification is done external to the entitlement system.

252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF.

ome page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice [N/A for services]

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2in1 [N/A for supplies]

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC SL4701

Issue By DoDAAC SP3300

Admin DoDAAC SP3300

Inspect By DoDAAC N/A

Ship To Code SB3106

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code SB3106

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N/A

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting

Not applicable.

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Regulation Clause Title

FAR

52.203-18

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Representation

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System

DFARS 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

DFARS 252.225-7059

Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Representation

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a single firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar

DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current

DLAD - http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx

(End of Provision)

DLAD 5452.233-9001 Disputes Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (JUN 2020)

(a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute.

(b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1), or, for the Agency, by the contracting officer, and approved at a level above the contracting officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and legal counsel. Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the contracting officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate.

(c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here [ ]. Alternate wording may be negotiated with the contracting officer.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026) The provision at 52.212-1 and the following addenda are applicable to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-1 Addenda

(1) Paragraph (b) of 52.212-1 is tailored to read as follows: (b) Period of acceptance of quoters. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(2) Facsimile and hard copy quote submissions will not be accepted or evaluated.

(3) Quotes shall be prepared in the English language.

(4) Quotes must be submitted in whole cents ($1.04, not $1.039)

(5) Quotes must be submitted electronically via email at: samuel.tustin@dla.mil

Subject: SP3300-26-Q-0211 Quote

(6) Quotes must have the following Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) marking incorporated on the appropriate pages:

a. Header on all page:

i.

b. 1st page, bottom right corner (above footer text):

i. Controlled by:

ii. CUI Category:

iii. Distribution/Dissemination Controls: FEDCON

iv. POC:

c. Footer (at very bottom) on all pages i.

(7) Quotes must include a completed schedule of services.

(8) item is being offered, descriptive literature MUST be included with the offer. Descriptive literature is to show that vendors are providing requested material(s) in accordance with the schedule of supplies. Descriptive literature should show the requested material(s) meet all salient characteristics under the schedule of supplies (manufacturer, make, model, part number, physical description, etc.).

(9) Quotes shall include all required documentation as listed above. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Instructions contained herein are to serve as a guide in preparation of quotes; however, they are not intended to be all inclusive. The instructions generally describe the type and extent of information, which should be provided in the quote.

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026) Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203. The Government may award one purchase order on an all-or-none basis to the responsible quoter who: 1) quote complies with the terms and conditions of this solicitation, complies with laws and regulations; and 2) offers the total overall lowest price for all contract line items.

Quoters must be determined to be responsible according to the standards of FAR Part 9 to be eligible for award. As part of this evaluation the Government reserves the right to review any sources or people the Government determines reliable including those sources which relate to past performance.

Although the Government may award a purchase order as a result of this solicitation, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all quotes received and not award any item or items from this solicitation.

Past Performance Requirements response to this solicitation. Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis and shall not be rated. The quoter will be evaluated on their past performance record and any other relevant information obtained from available sources which may include: Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov, other databases, and any firsthand knowledge of Government personnel about the quoters past performance.

In the case of a service provider without a record of relevant past performance history the supplier will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for its past performance history. In the context of ered acceptable.

L08 Use of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) in Past Performance Evaluations (JUN 2024)

(1) The Government will use the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)

(https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) (formerly Past Performance Information Retrieval System Statistical Reporting (PPIRS-SR)) and may use other performance history to evaluate suppliers past performance.

(2) SPRS collects quality and delivery data on previously awarded contracts and orders from existing supply class (FSC) and product or service code (PSC). The SPRS application provides the contracting officer quantifiable past performance information regarding a supplier's quality and delivery performance for the FSC and PSC of the supplies the Government is purchasing.

(3) The contracting officer will use the quality and delivery classifications identified for a supplier in requested). The Government will use this past performance information in accordance with the basis for award stated in the solicitation.

(4) SPRS generates classifications daily for each contractor. The SPRS Software User's Guide for

Awardees/Contractors (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf) and the SPRS Government User Guide (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Government.pdf) provide instructions for accessing SPRS classifications. Contractors have access to SPRS for their own classifications only. Suppliers are encouraged to review their own classifications; the SPRS reporting procedures and classification methodology detailed in the SPRS Software User's Guide for Awardees/Contractors (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf); and the SPRS Evaluation Criteria (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_DataEvaluationCriteria.pdf). The SPRS Software User's Guide for Awardees/Contractors (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf) provides the method to challenge a rating generated by SPRS.

END OF COMBINED SYNOPIS/SOLICITATION