53 -- NonMetallic Seals

The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia-Maritime Detachment intends to issue a solicitation for 107 fully competitive NSNs in the 5330 FSC for nonmetallic seals. The annual estimated quantity (AEQ) will vary for each NSN and the delivery time is 120 days ADO. The proposed contract will be for four years (one year base period with three, one year options.) Offerors will be evaluated on price and past performance factors. The Automated Best Value System will be used to determine the offeror?s past performance. For this acquisition, past performance is significantly more important than price. June 20, 2008 is the anticipated award date. On a post award basis, additional items that are within the scope of the contract could be added. The potential items will be synopsized after undergoing a thorough technical review. The solicitation will be made available to interested parties through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil). Offerors must submit their proposal to the Business Opportunities Office (BOO). The address for BOO will be located in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses and is subject to the Buy American Act (Number Note 1 applies). This acquisition will follow the procedures of FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.