Military M109 Howitzer Repair Parts Purchase

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is requesting bids on Military M109 Howitzer repair parts across 25 line items, with bids due June 24, 2010. A 5% preference applies to in-state bidders or vendors offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine in cases of tied bids.

The scope comprises repair and replacement parts identified by Military Standard NSN, Military Part Numbers, and manufacturer part numbers, including fuel pumps, heaters, valves, switches, hoses, gaskets, and baffle assemblies. Minimum quantities range from 1 to 30 units per item, with some line items specified in linear feet. All deliveries must be sent to 125 Kansas Road, Limestone, Maine 04750. Bidders must provide manufacturer and part number data with bids and furnish certificates of conformance to government standards.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering overall best value, including quality, conformity with specifications, delivery date, and ultimate cost. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, and award contracts to individual items or groups of items as deemed in the best interest of the state. The state may increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent unless otherwise stated.

All transportation charges, including freight and handling, must be prepaid by the contractor and included in bid pricing. Cash discounts of 20 days or longer will be considered in lowest-bid determination; discounts under 20 days will not be considered. Bids submitted after the closing deadline will not be considered. No specific contract term, estimated value, or incumbent information is provided in the available documentation.