Sources Sought LTC Project CL17013001

Added: Jan 27, 2017 1:37 pm THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. NO SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AT THIS TIME. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

This announcement is considered market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.  This is not a solicitation announcement.  The purpose of the sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of possible manufacturing sources for the NSN items listed in the attached spreadsheet, other than the currently approved source(s).  Additional possible manufacturing sources are being sought.

Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  No contract will be awarded on the basis of any information or unsolicited offers received in response to this RFI. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a  solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

Request for Information (RFI) for the possibility of a Long Term Contract (LTC), up to five (5) years for DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio thru the Strategic Acquisition Procurement Directorate (SAPD) for the attached listing of NSNs.

At this time, the Agency has no data, or inadequate data, available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products. Therefore, a source wishing to submit an alternate product for approval will not only need to submit copies of all drawings, specifications, or other data necessary to clearly describe the characteristics and features of the alternate product being offered; but must also furnish drawings and other data covering the design,materials, etc., of the exact product currently approved, sufficient to establish that the alternate product seeking approval is equal to the current approved product. Data submitted shall cover design, materials, performance, function, interchangeability, inspection and/or testing criteria, and other characteristics of the offered product. Refer to DLAD Procurement Notes M06 & L04 for further details at http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx.

Please review NSNs, listed in the attachment, and provide the name, location (City, State) and point of contact (POC) of any sources that are able to manufacture any or all of the item. Sources interested in offering for NSNs listed should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to Carol Bucher at carol.bucher@dla.mil by Feb. 7, 2017. You may contact Carol at 614-692-4221. We thank you in advance for your assistance.