SPE4A615R0836, PR59360203, NSN 2835005459285, bulkhead connector

This acquisition is being authorized under PR: 59360203 for 85 EA of NSN: 2835-005459285 (Bulkhead Connector).  This item is AMC/AMSC coded as 3/P with one approved source listed as Transdigm INC (CAGE: 79326) P/N: GSC101M. This item is classified as a Critical item. The acquisition will be solicited as Unrestricted using the procedures of Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with 10 USC 2304(c)(1).  Inspection/Acceptance is at Destination, FOB is at Origin, First Destination Transportation (FDT) applies.  Ship to stock location is Hill AFB, Utah. Standard military packing and marking are required.  Delivery is requested as 245 Days ARO.  The estimated solicitation open date is 8/1/15, with tentative closing date of 9/1/15. 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 DIBBS website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited on the Request for Proposal.  RFPs are in the Portable Document Format (PDF).  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available for free download at http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be made available to requestors.