015038251/014160565-Tool Kit, Fiber

NOTICE TYPE:  Combined- Pre-solicitation

TITLE:  5180-01-503-8251- Tool Kit, Fiber; 5180-01-416-0565 Tool Kit, Fiber, for a Long-Term Contract (LTC)/ Strategic Contract.

Issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic/sole source: Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc., Inc. Cage 08RC6, contract which will include (2) NSNs to support the following operational platforms: NSN(s) 5180-01-503-8251, P/N: 0831-8230; 5180-01-416-0565, P/N: 6872811.  The proposed action is intended to be awarded sole source basis with one issued cage. The proposed sole source is list above. This item is solicited as Unrestricted.  These item includes: critical item and Hazard. Terms are FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance at Destination.  This solicitation is being issued under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program. For FDT program transportation requirements, see DLAD clause 52.247-9059 F.O.B. Origin, government Arranged Transportation and 52.247-9058, First Destination Transportation (FDT) Program-Shipments Originating Outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS).  Additional information about FDT can be found on the FDT website (http://www.dla.mil/FDTPI/).”   This item is not a commercial item.    This item is a stock item.    Solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).  The contract will be effective for base year period with provisions included to extend the term of the contract up to three (4) options year period.   NSN: 5180-01-503-8251, the estimated annual quantity is 7 KT per contract period.  The contract will include a guaranteed minimum quantity of 2 KT each (base year only) and a total contract maximum quantity of 11 KT over the 5 years.  The minimum delivery order is 2 KT and the maximum delivery order quantity is 11 KT.   Surge requirements are not applicable. Requested delivery is 98 days ARO. NSN: 5180-01-416-0565, the estimated annual quantity is 27 KT per contract period.  The contract will include a guaranteed minimum quantity of 8 KT (base year only) and a total contract maximum quantity 41 KT over the 5 years. The minimum delivery order is 8 KT and the maximum delivery order quantity is 27 KT. Requested delivery is 90 days ARO.    Deliveries will be to DLA stock locations on the east and west coast.  The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.  Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction.  The solicitation issue date is anticipated to be June 21, 2021.   A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP.  From the DIBBS Homepage, select “Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations.”  Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download.  RFPs are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at: http://www.adabe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.