Multiple NSNs for Gentex Corporation, Sole Source Long Term Contract

Added: Dec 18, 2015 4:37 pm  

INTRODUCTION:
DLA Aviation intends to award a sole source, requirements-type, long-term contract to Gentex Corporation, dba Western Operations, CAGE 60240.  The contract will include Multiple NSNs for life support items including Oxygen Masks and Pressure Indicators that are used on various Weapons Systems including the F-15 Eagle, F-16, and C-130 Hercules Aircraft.  Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than January 5, 2016.  The proposed action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis as supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  The estimated award is December 2016.  The anticipated period of performance is 10 years with a two-year base period and four, two-year option periods with price redetermination-prospective.  The contract will be awarded with an initial group of 31 NSNs, but may be expanded to include additional sole source items. 

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: 
There is currently an existing ten-year, long-term contract with Gentex Corporation under Contract Number SPE4A7-07-D-3127 for 28 NSNs which will expire in December 2016.  The contract is firm-fixed priced and was issued on an unrestricted basis.  For any additional contract information, contact the DLA Aviation Freedom of Information (FOIA) website which is available at http://www.aviation.dla.mil. 

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
See Attachment for a list of initial 31 NSNs and potential sole source population 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.  Life Support
2.  Origin Inspection
3.  Critical Safety Items (CSI)
4.  DLA Direct Support (Stock Locations) 

ELIGIBILITY:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 336413 (Size Standard: 1000 Employees)

SUBMISSION DETAILS: 
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Alesia Hayes at alesia.hayes@dla.mil no later than January 5, 2016.  The maximum length for responses should not exceed two, one sided, 8.5 x 11 inch pages (cover page does not count), font no smaller than 10 point. 

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.