53--CLIP,SPECIAL

The contract solicitation is for the procurement of a special clip, NSN 5340016190209, with an initial quantity of 16 units. It is structured as a potential Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) lasting one year or until cumulative orders reach $350,000, with an estimated four orders expected annually and a guaranteed minimum order quantity of two units. Deliveries will be made to various Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) through consolidation and containerization points. The approved source for the item is identified as 78286 70207-24002-106. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), only available electronically without hard copies, specifications, plans, or drawings, and all responsible sources may submit quotes electronically by the specified deadline. The solicitation is managed by the DLA Land and Maritime office located in Columbus, Ohio, under NAICS code 332510, which pertains to forging and stamping metal products. Interested parties must submit their quotes electronically by March 31, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 16, 2026. The contract aims to maintain flexibility in ordering throughout the one-year period while ensuring a minimum purchase. Clarifications or questions regarding the solicitation are to be directed to the buyer via the provided contact email or through the DLA’s online solicitation workspace. This approach supports an efficient procurement process focused on timely fulfillment and distribution to military supply points.