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The U.S. Government, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to 3M (CAGE Code 76381) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as the company is the only known manufacturer and supplier of 17 specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) that are critical to military operations. This action is a follow-on to two existing long-term contracts, SPE4AX-17-D-9407 and SPE4A6-18-D-0013, and will utilize simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13. The solicitation, numbered SPE4AX26R0002, was posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by June 2, 2026, and the contracting office is located in Richmond, Virginia. All potential respondents must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a valid CAGE Code, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number, and any non-OEM interested parties are encouraged to submit a letter of interest that includes evidence of their ability to supply the items, quantities available, pricing, and compliance details to both the acquisition specialist and the SBA Procurement Center Representative. The Government will assess all responses to determine if competition could lead to better value, but the intent remains to award to 3M unless compelling evidence emerges to justify an alternative. The contract is expected to cover a three-year base period with a two-year option, and the place of performance is Richmond, VA, although FOB terms, delivery schedules, and inspection criteria are not specified in the notice. The procurement does not include detailed evaluation factors, pricing data, or special contract requirements, as it is primarily a market research action to validate sole source justification and explore potential small business participation among HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB entities.
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3.1.2 Place of Inspection and acceptance is either Origin or Destination as indicated by the Place of Inspection (PIC) cited in Attachment 2.
3.2 Packaging Requirements: Commercial packaging is required.
3.3 Transportation: Consistent with contractual delivery schedules, the Contractor shall consolidate shipments from the same source to the same destination whenever practicable. Priority shipments will not be held for consolidation but shall be shipped immediately. The Contractor shall also declare the value of the items being shipped on the shipping document.
3.3.1 High Priority Transportation: High priority transportation is authorized for high priority and emergency orders if specified in delivery order, or as designated by the Contracting Officer.
3.3.2 Transportation Records and Oversight: The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive records of all shipments including the transportation control number, the date of shipment, weights, destinations, delivery order number and transportation shipped against.
3.4 Aircraft on Ground (AOG): If an NSN is required in less than the negotiated Production Lead Time to fulfill a
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requirement for an AOG or other urgent requirement, the Government will contact the Contractor’s designated point of contact to declare the priority. When declaring the priority, the Government will provide the Contractor with the following information: Aircraft Tail Number; Location of Aircraft; Date of Aircrafts next scheduled Mission. Any additional information necessary to support the AOG or other urgent requirements. The quantity of the item(s) required should be representative of the actual quantity needed to relive the grounding situation. Upon receiving the NSN/Part Number: 0001S00000046 Quantity: 1 EA Delivery: 150 days ADO
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