Plasma cutter

Defense Supply Center Philadelphia is considering NSN 3433-01-389-9938 for procurement. This NSN is the Plasma Cutter.  This is a sole source item to ESAB GROUP, INC (96073 P/N 36590).  Special packaging is required for this item. DSCP is looking towards a 2 Base Year, 3 365 day Option Year,  Indefinite Quantity, Fixed Price, Single Award with the ADQ of 650 EA and the total contract dollar value not to exceed  $8,000,000.00; all material going to DDSP (New Cumberland, PA). All pricing will be on an FOB Destination basis. Inspection and Acceptance will be destination. The production leadtime on this item is 90 days from date of order. Partial shipments and early deliveries will be allowed. This procurement will be Unrestricted. The "anticipated" solicitation issue date is 01 March 2012. The solicitation, once issued, will be posted on the DLA DIBBS website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by DSCP. For any questions or further details please contact Dante Aleman at (215) 737-8295 or Email dante.aleman@dla.mil. Information listed in this notice may be revised at time of solicitation. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote or Invitation for Bid. The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.