LTC for PARTS KIT, CONSTANT VELOCITY DRIVE SHAFT

RESPONSE DATE:  Quotes  are due prior to the Closing Date and Time specified on Page 1 of the Solicitation/Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil on or about its estimated issue date of  5/29/2024.    Due to system constraints, it may take as long as three business days from the stated issue date for the solicitation to post to DIBBS

The solicitation is for a long term (up to 5 years) Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) issued under FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

NSN        ITEM     CAGE    Name     PART NUMBER

2520013828874  PARTS KIT, CONSTANT 62826   GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC.    12342974-3

2520013832387  PARTS KIT,CONSTANT  62826    GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC.    298-0107     

 Both NSN Items require Contractor First Article Test.

 Indefinite Quantities for delivery orders.  Estimated annual quantity is 530 each and 600 each respectively.

Unit of Issue:  EA

Destination Information:  Various DLA Stock locations

Delivery Schedule:  With FAT:  300 and 262 days respectively.  If FAT is waived:  180 and 112 days.

All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered.

The Small Business size standard is  1500 employees.

Item is procured in accordance with source controlled drawings and CAGE and Part Numbers listed above.  Drawings/specifications will be available through the DIBBS solicitation link in the synopsis on the solicitation issue date.

The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government.  The total duration (base plus option years) shall not exceed 5 years. 

This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data;  therefore, the Government intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).  Approved sources are: 62826 GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC.

While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA

     This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to

     export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations

     (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be

     exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State

     or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical

     data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United

     States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national

     employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS

     252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.

     The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control

     technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint

     Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the

     Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data

     Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire

     (both are available at the web address given below), and have been

     approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the

     export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the

     export-controlled data can be found at:

     https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/EnhancedValidation/

     To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed

     for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have

     been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access

     export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in

     order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval

     by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data.

One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.

Forecast information is available to all potential sources.  The DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application (SRVA) is a database that is available via the DLA internet Bid Board System (DIBBS.)  SRVA provides potential sources the opportunity to search for information on DLA’s anticipated requirements based on updated monthly forecasts