Appendix C (File 3b of 3) ALTERNATIVE Quality Matrix.xlsx

This document provides details on a federal solicitation for hardware and abrasives supply chain support. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks to award an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with economic price adjustments for a target population of over 215,000 National Stock Numbers in Federal Supply Group 53. The proposed contract would have a nine and a half year period of performance including a three and a half year base period and two three year option periods. The solicitation anticipates pricing all items at initial contract award and utilizing best value selection methods to competitively award to a single contractor. Letters of interest in subcontracting will be shared with the ultimate awardee. The agency expects the bundling of requirements to result in cost savings, price reductions, quality improvements, reduced acquisition cycles, and financial benefits equivalent to at least five percent of the estimated contract value as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.