53--CLIP,SPECIAL

The contract solicitation seeks to procure 20 units of a special clip (NSN 5340016190209) with delivery expected within 19 days after order. It may result in an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) lasting one year or until orders reach a total value of $350,000. The government anticipates placing approximately four orders annually, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of three units. Deliveries will be made to various Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots across the continental United States and overseas through consolidation points. The approved source for the items is specified, and all responsible suppliers are invited to submit quotes electronically by the deadline, May 27, 2026. Hard copies of the solicitation or supporting specifications are not available. The procurement is managed by the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio, under NAICS code 332510. The solicitation is issued as a combined type without set-aside designations, allowing any qualified source to respond. Interested parties must submit their quotes through the provided electronic system, and any questions must be directed to the designated buyer via email as indicated in the solicitation documents. The contract supports logistical needs of the Department of Defense through acquisition of specialized clip hardware within the defined terms and conditions.