53--LATCH,THUMB

The contract involves the procurement of 185 units of a latch, thumb type, identified by NSN 5340016430525. The delivery is required within 80 days by the designated delivery address. This solicitation may lead to an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a term of one year or until the total cumulative orders reach $350,000. The expected number of orders per year is approximately twelve, with a guaranteed minimum order quantity of 27 units. The items will be shipped to several Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots both within the continental United States and overseas through consolidation points. The approved source for the latch is specified, and interested suppliers must submit electronic quotes for consideration. The solicitation, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime under the Department of Defense, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510. It is published as a combined-type solicitation with no available hard copies, specifications, plans, or drawings. Quotes should be submitted electronically by the deadline, and all responsible sources are encouraged to participate. The solicitation is accessible online, and any questions about the procurement can be directed to the designated point of contact via email. The contract office is based in Columbus, Ohio.