53--Vendor Managed Inventory - Hardware

***Pre-Solicitation** This is a five year IDIQ-type contract. The items to procure are vendor managed inventory for hardware items to support the MWMSS program. Requirements are for a guaranteed minimum of 7 EACH for each type, maximum 111 EACH for each type. FOB is Destination. Estimated issue date is 28 July 2014. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.102, therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the Army Single Face to Industry Website. CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidders' mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government.