One (1) Heat Treat Furnace

DLA Aviation Richmond intends to issue a sole source (brand name) solicitation to procure 1 each Heat Treat Furnace with contract completion required in 365 days ARO.

Complete technical data package DLA-A-VIBB 23-40-1000 including all design, lubrication, supplies, and labor requirement will be included as a part of the solicitation.

The J&A will contain information regarding the Brand Name requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302(c)(2) for One (1) Eurotherm – 3504 Temperature Controller, One (1) Honeywell – UDC 2500 Over-Temperature Controller, and One (1) Yokogawa – GX20 with 1E/MT/MC/UH/C3/E1/E3/AH/AS Options Chart Recorder. The multiple awards may be in combination of CLINS 0001-0004 and CLIN 0005 being a standalone award. Vendor’s may quote on 1) all CLINs; 2) CLINS 0001-0004 only; or 3) CLIN 0005 only. All offers will be evaluated on a total price basis of CLINs 0001-0004 and CLIN 0005.

Request for Proposal SPE4A8-25-Q-0008 is anticipated to issue on November 12, 2024.

FOB will be at Destination/Inspection at Origin/Acceptance at Destination. 

Award will be result in a Firm, Fixed Price Contract.

Please mail the solicitation package along with the compliance statement and descriptive literature. Mail to address listed in block 9 of the first page of the solicitation. No emails please.

This solicitation and award will be made under FAR 13.5 procedures.

A copy of the solicitation will be available on (enter date) via the DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil.  Choose the DLA Request for Proposals (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB) option under Solicitations.  Enter the solicitation number within the search value area, and click the submit button.  Solicitations are in Portable Document Format (PDF).  To download and view these documents, use the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com.  A paper or e-mail copy of the solicitation may be provided to requestors on a case by case basis if access to DIBBS is not available.

DLA Aviation intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR 13.5. This is notice of the Government’s intent to award multiple contracts which will be firm-fixed price under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 16.506(f) Single or Multiple Awards, in solicitations for indefinite-quantity contracts that may result in multiple contract awards. The awards shall be based on a best value tradeoff between Past Performance and Price, where Past Performance and Price are approximately equal in importance.

Description of requirements: One (1) Horizontal Loading Air Furnace, Water Quench Tank, and accessories in accordance with Technical Specification VIBB 23-40-1000 dated 08 May 2024. Performance period/completion 365 days after receipt of order. FOB Destination, Inspection will be at Origin, and Acceptance at Destination. Destination is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, OK 73145. The complete technical data package VIBB 23-40-1000 including Machine, Machine Tool Accessories, Technical Data, Shipping, Installation, Training, IUID Tag, and Foundation requirements will be included as a part of the solicitation.  The attached J&A will contain information regarding the Brand Name requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302(c)(2) for One (1) Eurotherm – 3504 Temperature Controller, One (1) Honeywell – UDC 2500 Over-Temperature Controller, and One (1) Yokogawa – GX20 with 1E/MT/MC/UH/C3/E1/E3/AH/AS Options Chart Recorder. The multiple awards may be in combination of CLINS 0001-0004 and CLIN 0005 being a standalone award. Vendor’s may quote on 1) all CLINs; 2) CLINS 0001-0004 only; or 3) CLIN 0005 only. All offers will be evaluated on a total price basis of CLINs 0001-0004 and CLIN 0005.

THIS IS A SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. RFQ SPE4A8-25-Q-0008 is anticipated to be issued on or around 25 October 2024. A copy of the written solicitation will be available via the DLA DIBBS website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Solicitations. To obtain a copy of the solicitation, enter the solicitation number you wish to download in the DIBBS Global Solicitation Search box on the right side of the screen and click “Go”.  The DIBBS Global Solicitation Search box will extend downward with results.  Next to “RFP/IFB/other RFQ Records,” click the blue line “1 Click to view.”  Solicitations 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 https://www.adobe.com.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability which may be considered by the agency. Proposals must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as listed.  All respondents shall be registered in the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov).  All proposals received after the closing date listed shall be considered “late” and may not be considered for award.