Protector, electrical cable

This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long term contract which will include NSN 5975-01-469-0892, Protector, Electrical Cable, in accordance with Checkers Industrial Products, LLC, CAGE 032T9, P/N CP5X125-GP-O/Y. The proposed contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order (IDPO) in accordance with FAR 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The period of performance will be a 1-year base period and four, 1-year option periods. The solicitation will be issued as unrestricted using other than full and open competition. The RFQ will be issued for an estimated annual quantity of 2,088 ea for the base year and each option year. Offers will be solicited with production delivery of 41 days ARO. Terms are FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Destination covering DLA Direct requirements only. Clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil on the issue date cited in the RFP. The solicitation will be made in writing and will issue on or about April 21, 2017.