NSN(s) 5310-01-530-9920, Nut, Self-locking cap, for a Long-Term Contract (LTC), In accordance with Part Number (s) 4630-001, FTDN-AAAA-3-1. Weapon System Designator Code (WSDC) 05F, Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC-135

This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic contract, in accordance with Part Number(s) 4630-001 and FTDN-AAAA-3-1.

The proposed action is intended to be awarded competitively.  Item solicited on an Unrestricted, Other than Full and Open Competitive basis.  First Destination Transportation (FDT) applies. Terms are FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance at Destination and AMC/AMSC 3/D.  Approved Sources:  The Boeing Company, CAGE 88277 and Fatigue Technology CAGE 51439.  These items are stock buy items. This is a critical application item.   Delivery is 86 days ARO.     Solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).  The contract will be effective for Base year period with provisions included to extend the terms of the contract up to four (4) option year periods.  The estimated annual quantity is 21,916 EA per contract period. The contract will include a guaranteed minimum quantity of 5479 EA (base year only) and a total contract maximum quantity of 169,275 EA over the five years.  The minimum delivery order is 5479 EA, and the maximum delivery order quantity is 21,916 EA.  Surge requirements do not apply.  Deliveries will be to DLA stock locations on the east and west coast.  The final contract award decisions may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Reverse Auction help tutorials at:  dla.procurexinc.com   to learn more about how to participate in an auction. 

The solicitation issue date is anticipated to be May 16, 2023.  A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the Request for Proposal (RFP).  From the DIBBS homepage, select “Requests for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations.” Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download.  RFPs are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at  http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.