Battery, nonrechargeable

The subject requirement is for the acquisition of NSN 6135-01-455-7947 (Battery, Non Rechargeable). An Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract with a base year and 4 option years is anticipated. The total duration base plus option years shall not exceed 5 years. Small Business size standard is 1000 for NAICs 335912. Solicitation will be unrestricted with full & open competition. Trade Agreements applies. The solicitation will be available on May 1, 2012 at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp/. Hard copies are not available. Increments and delivery schedule will be noted on the RFP. FOB Destination is required. Inspection/Acceptance is at origin. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote, which shall be considered. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, past performance, delivery, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

Based upon market research, the government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. Interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirment with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.