NSN 1670-00-516-8405, Chain, Tiedown, Cargo, for a Long-Term Contract (LTC), In accordance with Part Number M6458-1, Weapon System Designator Code (WSDC) 02N, Strategic Weapon Systems (Poseidon and Trident)

This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic contract, in accordance with Part Number M 6458-1 which will include one NSN: 1670-00-516-8405.  The proposed action is intended to be awarded competitively.  Item solicited on an Unrestricted Other than Full and Open Competitive basis.  Terms are FOB Destination and Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. Higher Level Quality applies.  Measuring and Test Equipment applies.  First Destination Transportation (FDT) does not apply.  AMC/AMSC 1/C.  Approved Source(s) in the PID:  Peerless Chain Co., CAGE 46156 and Military Specifications CAGE 81349.   Item is an Air Force Critical Safety Item.  Contractor First Article Testing (FAT) applies. This item is a stock buy item.  Requested delivery is 210 days ARO.     Solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).  The contract will be effective for Base year period with provisions included to extend the terms of the contract up to four (4) option year periods.  The estimated annual quantity is 14,403 EA per contract period. The contract will include a guaranteed minimum quantity of 3601 EA (base year only) and a total contract maximum quantity of 117,660 EA over the five years.  The minimum delivery order is 3601 EA, and the maximum delivery order quantity is 14,403 EA.  Surge requirements do not apply.  Deliveries will be to DLA stock locations on the east and west coast.  The final contract award decisions may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

The solicitation issue date is anticipated to be November 21, 2022.  A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the Request for Proposal (RFP).  From the DIBBS homepage, select “Requests for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations.” Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download.  RFPs are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at  http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.