Lubricant, runflat

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio intends to solicit for the following National Stock Number (NSN). The purpose of this contract is to provide stock replenishment coverage in support of military depots.

NSN 2640-01-419-6200, Lubricant, Runflat. 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. 2304(c)(1). This material is being procured in accordance with Hutchinson Industries, Inc. CAGE 62161, P/N D528235-H1. FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance at Destination are required.   The NAICS for this item is 325998 with a business size standard of 650.

This solicitation is being issued under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program. Solicitation will be unrestricted with other than full and open competition.    

This indefinite quantity contract (IQC) solicitation will be issued under FAR part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 and shall be awarded as a firm-fixed price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order (IDPO), which includes a three-year base period and two one-year options.  The total duration (base plus option years) shall not exceed 5 years. This solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsmdla.mil/rfp  on or about the issue date of October 26, 2023 (10/26/23) under solicitation# SPE7MX24RX006. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. 

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 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.

While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, proposals will be evaluated according to “best value” procedures on the basis of Price, Past Performance, Delivery and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. 

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.

Submission of quotes by electronic commerce (e-mail) is allowed. Preferred method to submit quote is to upload through Dibbs.   Submit e-mailed quotes to Stephanie.Frederick@dla.mil.  E-mailed quotes cannot exceed 15MB.