NSN 5342-01-472-6489; Coupling, Clamp, Grooved

This agency proposes to issue solicitation, SPE4A6-19-R-0052, for long-term strategic contract which will include NSN 5342-01-472-6489, Grooved Clamp Coupling. The NSN supports the following weapon system (WS)/ operational platforms: WS: F-18 Aircraft.

A total of 1 NSN is targeted for this contract effort. It is anticipated that 1 NSN will be priced for the initial contract award. The proposed action is intended to be awarded competitively on a full & open competition on an small business set-aside basis with one resulting award. The proposed contract will be for a total 5 year period of performance (Base and 4 Option Years). Letters expressing interest in subcontracting provided to the Contracting Officer will be forwarded to the identified manufacturer.

This is proposed to be a non-commercial effort. The proposed contract will be a firm fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 15. NSN 5342-01-472-6489 is the item that has been identified for this current action. If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately. This will be a competitively awarded contract and best value selection methods will be used. The Government will award a single contract for this action.

FOB is origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin for stock locations within the Continental United States (CONUS). Surge and sustainment is not required. The Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) for the base year and for the option year thereafter is 916 each. The guaranteed minimum quantity for the base year only is 229 each. The minimum delivery order quantity for the base year and option years is 229 each. The maximum delivery order quantity for the base year and option year is 916 each. The maximum annual contract for the base year and option year quantity is 1,425 each. The requested delivery is 198 days after receipt of order (ARO).

The solicitation will be posted on or around 11/05/2018 with a closing date of 12/04/2018. Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting (PPIRS-SR) applies. Final contract award decision may be based upon Price, Past Performance, and other Evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A copy will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil . RFP/IFB(s) are in portable document format (PDF). To download, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy will not be available to requestors.

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